Security Assistant

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

🔐 Security Assistant

Reporting to the Personnel Security Manager, the Security Assistant will support the company’s Personnel Security activities, with a focus on security vetting, aftercare and security compliance .

📍 Location: Bolton

🏢 Working pattern: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in the office

🔹 Key Responsibilities

🛡️ Process vetting applications for staff and contractors, providing guidance on all types of vetting.

🔄 Monitor security clearances and ensure renewals are completed promptly.

📋 Communicate changes to vetting policies and procedures.

🤝 Liaise with external agencies and verify internal and external clearances.

🔎 Conduct thorough checks and maintain effective Personnel Security controls.

💬 Act as the main contact for vetting and security enquiries, handling information sensitively and in line with data protection requirements.

🚨 Support security incident reporting, follow-up actions and lessons learned.

📁 Provide security support for key projects.

🎫 Manage site-specific security responsibilities, including issuing site passes.

📢 Support the wider Security Department with general security activities, communications and awareness campaigns.

Requirements

🎓 Essential Experience & Qualifications; 💻 Experienced user of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

Nice to have

🛡️ Previous experience in a similar security role; 🎓 DISA Training; 👤 Person Specification; ⏰ Reliable and dependable; 🚀 Self-motivated and proactive; 🤝 Honest and trustworthy; 📋 Well organised; 🎯 Able to meet deadlines and prioritise workload; 🔎 Methodical and accurate; 🔐 Able to gain and maintain the appropriate security clearance