Job Description

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About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Recruitment Vetting Specialist to lead the candidate vetting process and ensure only the highest quality hires join our business.


This role requires a strong background in recruitment, compliance and background checks, with a keen eye for risk indicators and a methodical approach to candidate screening. As the Recruitment Vetting Specialist you will play a key role in safeguarding SBFM and our clients by managing the recruitment process for workers requiring pre-employment screening and security clearances.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct end-to-end recruitment and vetting processes including criminal background checks, employment verification, education verification, right-to-work checks, credit checks (where applicable), and professional references. Coordinate and manage security clearance processes (e.g., BPSS, DBS or equivalent) for candidates, depending on role requirements. Analyse background check results and identify potential red flags or risk areas. Collaborate with legal and Head of Recruitment and Onboarding to escalate and address sensitive findings. Liaise with hiring managers to understand vetting requirements per role. Access external client and vetting portals to upload candidates and process vetting applications, where necessary. Liaise with external background screening vendors and monitor service-level agreements and quality control Update and maintain records of vetting and expiry dates on internal database Process vetting renewals prior to the expiry of candidates vetting to ensure continuity of qualified workers. Actively run advertising campaigns to attract candidates into vetted roles, canvassing individuals with access to DBS update service. Ensure as strong pipeline of vetted talent, actively monitoring qualified workforce levels, and recruit candidates with clearance into areas where cover is required for ad-hoc absence and leave.

Experience and Qualifications

Proven experience (3+ years) in recruitment, compliance, background screening, or a security-focused HR role. Highly organised with the ability to recruit in high volume across multiple sectors Familiarity with vetting frameworks such as BPSS & DBS. Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities; capable of handling sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism. Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS), vetting software, and background check platforms. Safer Recruitment Qualification desirable but not essential as course can be provided.

Commitment to SBFM Values

Be a Good Person

We give people opportunities and embrace their inherent goodness. We are open minded and uphold integrity. We are respectful and considerate. We are kind and appreciative.

Play as a Team

Community and communication is everything. We remain inclusive within our company and with our clients. Together, we grow, retain, execute, and make an impact. We are one team.

Think Differently

We encourage a growth mindset, everything can be improved through effort. We love innovation and ideas. We are disruptors, and push boundaries for sustainable growth.

Make an Impact

It's all about the ultimate goal. We exceed expectations and deliver results at pace. We challenge the norm and step out of our comfort zone, because at our core, we are passionate and love to win.


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About Us

Our company recognises and values the enriching benefits equality, diversity and inclusion bring to our community. We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applicants from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+, disabled and neuro-diverse groups to apply for our vacancies. Our aim is to nurture happy teams who learn from and inspire each other, and we believe diversity is key to achieving this goal.