Who We Are
VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.
Job Details
Job Req ID: 310872
Posting Start Date: 30 Jun 2026
Location: Home Based, Bristol, GB, BS1
Contract: Full Time, Permanent – 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About The Role
As an Assurance & Security Officer, you will work closely with the General Counsel, Security Managers and Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) stakeholders to ensure VIVO meets its contractual and regulatory security obligations and promotes a strong security culture across the business.
- Support security assurance activities across VIVO offices and operational sites by conducting health checks, audits and compliance reviews.
- Align security arrangements with Ministry of Defence, DIO, government and VIVO security policies and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Investigate security incidents, misconduct, fraud and policy breaches – gather and analyse evidence, maintain interview records, produce professional investigation reports and recommend improvements.
- Assist the Vetting Team with personnel security activities, including security clearances, pre‑employment screening and maintaining confidential records in accordance with security and data protection requirements.
- Provide guidance on physical, personnel and information security, support fraud prevention initiatives, contribute to security risk assessments and mitigation planning, and raise security awareness.
- Build effective relationships with VIVO colleagues, Ministry of Defence representatives, DIO stakeholders and external partners and support meetings, assurance reviews and the development of security policies and guidance.
What You’ll Need
- Professionalism and discretion in handling highly confidential information; calm, organised and objective.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving and prioritisation abilities with the capacity to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills – produce clear reports and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience supporting investigations, audits, compliance activities or security assurance work.
- Knowledge of personnel security, UK security vetting processes, security risk management, fraud prevention or investigation techniques is an advantage.
- Experience within Ministry of Defence or critical infrastructure environments is beneficial but not essential.
- High level of self‑management and the ability to maintain close relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Regular travel to VIVO offices and operational sites across the UK.
Eligibility and Clearance
- Must be able to pass SC Clearance.
- Must be a British National.
Equal Employment Opportunity
VIVO is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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