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