Senior Vetting Officer (Grade H) PSD (Ref: 550)
Greater Manchester Police is looking for a Senior Vetting Officer to join our team.
This role will be responsible for the management of a team of Vetting Officers and will assist the Force Vetting Manager in overseeing the strategic direction by developing, implementing, and managing appropriate policies, procedures, and processes to ensure the delivery of vetting in compliance with the College of Policing, Vetting Authorised Professional Practice.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring thorough research is conducted on all applicants, and auditable evidence and risk-based decisions are made.
The post holder will be responsible for adhering to the standards as set out in legislation, policies and guidance, including the facilitation of reviews, dip samples and appeals.
The post holder will also deputise for the Force Vetting Manager as and when required.
Key Responsibilities:
To support the Force Vetting Manager to oversee the strategic direction of the Vetting Team by assisting with developing, implementing and managing appropriate policies, procedures and processes, ensuring vetting requests are completed expeditiously and that a quality service is delivered.
To make proportionate and auditable evidence and risk-based decisions ensuring appropriate standards are applied in accordance with legislation, policies and guidance including, as required, the facilitation of reviews and appeals.
To be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Vetting Regulations in the decision-making process and appeals procedures.
To be responsible for monitoring vetting decision outcomes to understand whether there is disproportionate adverse impact on underrepresented groups and take steps to examine and address this in liaison with key stakeholders.
To conduct thorough research into applicant’s private and professional lives producing accurate and detailed file summaries to aid effective decision making.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.
Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.
Recently awarded the ‘most improved force in the country’ after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone.
Benefits:
As well as offering the chance of a rewarding career, there are other benefits to working for GMP.
Generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service.
- A competitive salary
- Annual pay rise
- Generous Pension
- Maternity/paternity leave
- Healthcare and wellbeing support
- Opportunity to join GMP’s Sports and Social Club which offers a range of sporting activities
- Emergency Services blue light card discount
- Cycle Scheme
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