Assurance & Security Officer | Homebased (North)

Who we are

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

What we do

We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Homebased with travel to VIVO Sites, can be between Catterick, to Wales and Norfolk
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Help protect the UK's critical defence infrastructure

Are you an organised, analytical and proactive professional with a passion for security, investigations and protecting sensitive information? If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while working independently and collaborating with key stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you.

At VIVO, security is about much more than protecting buildings. It's about safeguarding people, information, assets and the essential services that support the Ministry of Defence. As our Security Officer, you'll play a key role in maintaining security governance, supporting investigations and ensuring compliance across our organisation.

This is a non-guarding security role offering variety, responsibility and the opportunity to work across a wide range of security disciplines, including investigations, personnel security, security assurance, fraud prevention and risk management.

About the Role

Working closely with the General Counsel, Security Managers and Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) stakeholders, you'll help ensure VIVO meets its contractual and regulatory security obligations while promoting a strong and positive security culture throughout the business.

You'll support security assurance activities across VIVO offices and operational sites by conducting health checks, audits and compliance reviews. You'll help ensure our security arrangements align with Ministry of Defence, DIO, government and VIVO security policies, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

A significant part of the role involves supporting investigations into security incidents, misconduct, fraud and policy breaches. You'll gather and analyse evidence, maintain accurate interview records, produce professional investigation reports and assist in developing recommendations that strengthen our security arrangements.

You'll also support personnel security activities, working alongside the Vetting Team to assist with security clearances and pre-employment screening while ensuring confidential records are maintained in accordance with security and data protection requirements. You'll keep Security Managers informed of security matters and contribute to the effective management of personnel security across the organisation.

As a trusted source of advice, you'll support managers and employees by providing guidance on physical, personnel and information security, assisting with fraud prevention initiatives and contributing to security risk assessments and mitigation planning. You'll also help raise security awareness and encourage a culture where security is everyone's responsibility.

Building effective relationships will be central to your success. You'll work closely with colleagues across VIVO, Ministry of Defence representatives, Defence Infrastructure Organisation stakeholders and external partners, supporting meetings, assurance reviews and the ongoing development of security policies, procedures and guidance.

What you’ll need

You'll be someone who can handle highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion while remaining calm, organised and objective. You enjoy working independently, are confident managing competing priorities and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

You'll have strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to produce clear reports and communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. You'll also be proficient in Microsoft Office and have experience supporting investigations, audits, compliance activities or security assurance work.

Knowledge of personnel security, government security requirements and UK security vetting processes would be an advantage, as would an understanding of security risk management, fraud prevention or investigation techniques. Experience within Ministry of Defence or critical infrastructure environments would also be beneficial but is not essential.

This role requires a high level of self-management and the ability to work independently while maintaining close relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Regular travel to VIVO offices and operational sites across the UK will be required to undertake security assurance activities, audits and investigations in support of the Security Managers.

Why Join VIVO?

Joining VIVO means becoming part of an organisation that supports the UK's defence estate by delivering critical facilities management services. You'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise within a varied and rewarding role where your work directly contributes to protecting people, information and vital infrastructure.

You'll work alongside experienced professionals, enjoy a high degree of autonomy and play an important role in shaping security standards across a national organisation. Every day offers new challenges and the chance to make a meaningful difference.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your investigative skills, sound judgement and commitment to security will have a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us protect what matters most.

VIVO Defence Services

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.