Security Administrator

Security Administrator – Plymouth

Location: Plymouth
Job Type: Full-time, 3-month fixed-term contract with potential to extend
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are looking for an organised and proactive Security Administrator to join our team in Plymouth on a 3-month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend. This role requires someone who has previous experience working in a Security Administrator role and can confidently support day-to-day security administration processes, maintain accurate records, and provide a professional and efficient service to candidates, employees and stakeholders.

About Us

Denholm Industrial Services specialises in engineered scaffolding, specialist rope and access solutions, offering a single-supplier approach to streamline major construction, maintenance, and repair projects. We also prepare, coat, and clean metal surfaces for optimal performance and durability in diverse environments.

Prioritising safety, we collaborate closely with clients to minimise downtime and adapt to scheduling changes, leveraging our extensive experience to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions tailored to each project’s unique needs.

The Role

As Security Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting security clearance, vetting, access control and general administration activities. You will work closely with internal teams, candidates, employees and external stakeholders to ensure all documentation is completed accurately and processed in line with required timescales.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the administration of security clearance and vetting processes, ensuring all paperwork is completed and submitted correctly.

* Maintain accurate records, trackers and databases relating to security checks, access requirements and compliance documentation.

* Keep the internal tracker updated accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring all clearance, access and onboarding information is kept up to date.

* Liaise with candidates, employees, managers and external contacts to request, chase and verify required information.

* Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion at all times.

* Monitor outstanding actions and provide regular updates to relevant stakeholders.

* Work with employees to resolve any queries

* Ensure all administration is completed in line with internal procedures, security requirements and data protection standards.

* Provide general administrative support to the wider team as required.

About You

* Previous experience working as a Security Administrator is essential.

* Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information accurately.

* Confident communicator with the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

* Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

* Must be able to acheieve BPSS/ SC Clearance

* Competent using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and Word.

* A professional, discreet and reliable approach to work.

* Experience supporting security clearance, BPSS, DBS, SC clearance or site access processes is highly desirable.

What We Offer

* A full-time opportunity based in Plymouth.

* Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

* Supportive team environment

Apply Now

If you are an experienced administrator with strong attention to detail and an interest in security, compliance and onboarding processes, we would like to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV