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Quest Global

Security Administrator

On site

West yorkshire, United kingdom

Freelance

02-03-2026

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Skills

Communication Presentation Skills Training Effective Communication Process Improvement

Job Specifications

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Quest Global are seeking a security administrator to provide high quality administrative support to the department and relevant senior managers. Ensuring day to day administrative support to keep company personnel and security data updated; interacting with internal / external stakeholders’ clients to maintain build good relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure pre-vetting checks (BPSS) via online electronic vetting are completed as part of the security vetting process
Induction and aftercare training sessions, working towards being able to deliver sessions independently
Maintaining the Personnel Security Vetting register where clearances are documented, tracked, and monitored
Maintaining the Aftercare requirements once security clearances have been issued
Issue of site access passes with appropriate levels of access and update as necessary
Support with the ongoing security awareness education and leavers process through face to face and online training modules
Provide administrative support of any process established in support of asset control including maintaining the asset and risk registers, protected document registers
Support security reviews and audits, support accreditation activities with the client and regulating authorities
Ensure that outcome of any security incident is recorded in an Incident Management Register / Security Risk Register
Maintain audit schedule

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

Required Skills (Technical Competency):

Involved in projects of a sensitive nature - good confidentiality skills
Strong knowledge of defence security protocols and classified information handling
Proactive with the ability to identify process improvement and implement any changes
Excellent analytical and reporting skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems
Excellent interpersonal skills as well as both written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Education and experience

Business Administration / BA (Hons) Business Administration degree.
Experience in defence, military or high -security environment
Strong communication skills, confident interacting with a range of stakeholders
Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Capable of forming and maintaining effective relationships, throughout the business and stakeholder community

Due to security requirements these posts are open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY

If you are a dedicated and proactive professional with a passion for ensuring quality and driving continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at Quest Global as a Security administrator. Apply now!

About the Company

We are Quest Global. We’re in the business of engineering, but what we’re really building is a brighter future. It’s not just what we do, but why we do it that makes us different. We believe engineering has the unique opportunity to solve the problems of today that stand in the way of tomorrow. For more than 25 years, we have strived to be the most trusted partner for the world’s hardest engineering problems. As a global organization headquartered in Singapore, we live and work in 17 countries, with 67 global delivery center... Know more