{"id":18062,"date":"2026-11-05T12:20:03","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T12:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/?p=18062"},"modified":"2026-11-05T13:18:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T13:18:53","slug":"can-you-transfer-sc-or-dv-clearance-when-changing-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/news\/can-you-transfer-sc-or-dv-clearance-when-changing-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Transfer SC or DV Clearance When Changing Jobs?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you already hold SC or DV security clearance and you’re thinking about changing jobs, one of the first questions you might have is whether your clearance can move with you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Security clearance can open the door to opportunities across defence, government, cyber security and other sectors where access to sensitive information is required. However, transferring clearance between employers isn’t always as straightforward as candidates expect.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re new to the process, our previous article explains <\/span>how to get SC clearance in the UK<\/span><\/a>, including sponsorship, eligibility and employment opportunities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, can you transfer SC or DV clearance to a new employer in the UK? What happens if you’re moving into contracting, changing clearance levels or returning to a cleared role after a career break?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to know.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can you transfer SC clearance to another company?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, an existing SC clearance can potentially be transferred to another employer, but the process isn’t automatic.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re moving into a role that requires Security Check (SC) clearance, your new employer may be able to request a transfer rather than starting the vetting process again.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, several conditions must be met:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n