Vetting Specialist
CITB · Cambridgeshire · £42,642 (stated in the posting)
Help shape and lead CITB's vetting and safer recruitment framework to protect our learners, colleagues and organisation.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Vetting Specialist to take ownership of CITB's end-to-end vetting, safeguarding and safer recruitment processes. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to influence how pre-employment screening, compliance and risk management are delivered across the organisation.
As the subject matter expert for vetting and safer recruitment, you will oversee all pre-employment checks including right to work, DBS, PVG, sponsorship and role-specific screening requirements. You will ensure that recruitment and onboarding processes reflect safeguarding best practice, meet legislative and regulatory requirements, and support a safe learning and working environment for our learners and employees.
Working closely with Talent Acquisition, HR, Safeguarding, Legal and senior stakeholders, you will provide expert advice on complex cases, assess and manage recruitment-related risks, support audits and inspections, and drive continuous improvement across our vetting and compliance framework.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about safer recruitment, thrives on making balanced evidence-based decisions, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safer recruitment and compliance. In return, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an organisation that develops the skills and workforce needed for the future of the construction industry.
Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Hybrid, at least 2 days a week onsite
Contract: Permanent
Grade: SC2
Target Salary: £42,642 per annum
Location: Peterborough
Provisional Interview Dates: w/c 9th November 2026
CITB aims to lead the construction sector by example to ensure fairness, inclusion and respect for all. We seek to build a workforce that reflects Britain’s diverse population and people from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply for vacancies.