Security Administrator

Overview

Do you thrive in a structured, compliance-driven environment where accuracy and trust really matter?
Expleo UK is growing, and we''re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Security Administration Coordinator to support our Security function.
You''ll be at the heart of vetting, clearances, and access control keeping our people and clients safe while ensuring high-quality processes.
Whether you already have security administration experience or you''re an organised administrator eager to develop specialist vetting skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role with real responsibility and clear career growth.

Responsibilities

• Managing, processing, and maintaining BPSS checks and supporting the full lifecycle of SC clearance applications
• Maintaining security databases, tracking tools, SharePoint pages, and Excel spreadsheets to ensure data accuracy
• Providing administrative support to the Security department, ensuring documentation is audit-ready
• Overseeing access control, including issuing new passes, processing changes, and managing access requests
• Handling and triaging security-related queries, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when required
• Identifying and escalating clearance risks, inconsistencies, or irregularities
• Liaising with client security teams to ensure a smooth clearance process and consistent communication
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives-bringing ideas to streamline systems, tools, and processes

Qualifications

• No specific degree required administrative or security-related experience is welcomed
• Any security or vetting-specific certifications are beneficial but not essential

Essential skills

• Prior exposure to BPSS, SC, or other UK Security Vetting processes
• Understanding of compliance, audit standards, or risk escalation

Desired skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict timelines
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn new processes and security frameworks

Experience

• You don''t need to tick every box if you''re organised, eager to learn, and strong on compliance, we want to hear from you.
• Experience using SharePoint, Excel, or other tracking systems
• Experience in a Security, Vetting, Defence, or Government environment
• Experience handling pass office or access control activities

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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