Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Up and Away Aviation Services provide expert cleaning services throughout the UK, helping keep our commercial client’s aircraft and brand reputation spotless.
As Vetting Administrator you will work closely to support the needs of the wider HR and Recruitment Teams. You will be expected to undertake vetting processes to ensure that all our new starters are fully checked in line with the Civil Aviation Authorities standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Complete background checks in line with Civil Aviation Authority standards for airside and non-airside roles
- Work closely with candidates/employees to understand their 5-year history
- Reach out to external individuals, including but not limited to candidates’ former employers, schools, colleges, and universities
- Provide friendly support to candidates, maintaining contact with them as you guide them through the vetting journey
- Answer any queries relating to the vetting process of a candidate
- Make amends on vetting packs that have been rejected by the Team Leader or Airport ID Centre
- Support employees with completion of criminal record checks
- Keep track of candidate’s progress whilst they’re in the vetting process, to be able to provide an update if requested
- Collaboratively work within the vetting team sharing knowledge and providing support where needed, as well as highlighting issues to be escalated
- Complete the application of visitor, temporary and full airside passes
- Keep up to date with internal and external procedures, including Airport ID Centre changes, GDPR, Right to work processes
- Additional requirements can vary depending on the local Airport being supported
- Flexibility to travel to other airports in the region may be required
Previous background:
- Previous vetting experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
- Highly process driven
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to engage with people at all levels both internally and externally
- Ability to multi-task, working accurately with attention to detail
- A good team worker, willing to be flexible and take on a range of tasks
- High standard of confidentiality to understand the importance of compliance documentation
- IT literate with solid MS Office skills, especially Excel
- Willingness to learn our vetting airside and non-airside standards
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kidlington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Administrator roles across Up and Away Aviation Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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