Governance and Assurance Officer

Job summary

Governance and Assurance Officer
Salary: £31,898 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits
Location: Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business need
Free shuttle bus is available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

At FCDO Services, we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more.

Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters.

Job description

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Providing innovation to government partners.
Delivering best-in-class solutions.
Working at the cutting-edge of technology.
It all matters.

Shape cyber security training

The Governance Assurance Officer is a brand-new role, which gives you the opportunity to shape it into your own. You will support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the wider team in the delivery of the CISO Strategy and Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) work plan. This role involves managing enquiries, supporting teams, and keeping training on information and cyber security up to date.

You will work with subject matter experts to review their training materials twice a year, ensuring that it stays relevant. Plus, identify knowledge gaps and create videos and e-learning for targeted and organisation wide audiences.

You will be the owner of our Supplier Assurance policy, guidance and training material. To ensure that it is aligned with best practice, take a leading role in identifying risks and stay on top of changes to government policy and guidance around Supply Chain Security. This area is increasingly impacted by AI, so we’d like you to take the time to understand the liabilities of the AI supplied to us; this will be a significant, serious responsibility. You’ll also draft and send out communications to inform the wider organisation of best practice around supplier assurance.

Compliance will be a central focus of your role. To ensure that all runs smoothly, you will conduct regular monitoring, reporting and assessments. Attending meetings where evidence of our compliance should be provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a wide range of colleagues, make your mark in cyber security training, learn more and progress in your career.

Bring administrative skills, a technical mind, and a willingness to learn

We’re looking for a detail-orientated candidate with a strong willingness to learn and take responsibility. You are technically minded and open to progressing with AI and how it could work within teams, bringing fresh ideas, persistence and patience. As you may encounter people who are resistant to adopting new processes, we’d like you to be skilled at challenging them and carefully easing any friction.
Strong IT literacy with extensive practical experience of the Microsoft Office Suite will be key to your success. Plus, you’ve kept up-to-date and accurate data, which you’ve analysed and used to produce clear, concise reports featuring narrative and visuals. You’re able to draft, author and interpret policy, guidance and process documentation.

Excellent communication skills are essential. You’re able to influence stakeholders at all levels, in writing and verbally.

You can confidently complete administrative tasks. As well as multi-task and work with minimal supervision.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.
Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Security Check (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/
To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Closing date: 23rd June 2026

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world
The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Person specification

• Experience of completing administrative tasks
• Experience of keeping data up to date and accurate, being able to analyse data and produce reports that include clear and concise narrative and visuals.
• Experience of undertaking duties without direct supervision and being able to multi-task.
• Draft/author/interpret policy, guidance and process documentation.
• Able to communicate at all levels with experience of working with and influencing key stakeholders, both in writing and verbally.
• IT literate with extensive practical experience of the Microsoft Office Suite

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Experience of keeping data up to date and accurate, being able to analyse data and produce reports that include clear and concise narrative and visuals
• Experience of undertaking duties without direct supervision and being able to multi-task.
• Draft/author/interpret policy, guidance and process documentation
• Able to communicate at all levels with experience of working with and influencing key stakeholders, both in writing and verbally

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

• Experience of keeping data up to date and accurate, being able to analyse data and produce reports that include clear and concise narrative and visuals
• Experience of undertaking duties without direct supervision and being able to multi-task.
• Able to communicate at all levels with experience of working with and influencing key stakeholders, both in writing and verbally

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £31,898, FCDO Services contributes £9,240 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension
• A leave allowance of 25 days per annum
• 9 days per annum public and privilege days

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

To apply for this role, you will be asked to provide your CV, a personal statement, and provide answers to some job specific/technical skills.

Your CV and personal statement will not form part of the assessment they will provide an insight into your work history and experience.

Your CV should include:

• no personal identifying details

• career history with key responsibilities

• achievements

• qualifications

Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role.

Those that are successful will be invited to a Face to face interview.

At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical/job specific skills and behaviours.

Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk
• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact FCDOServices.Recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk in the first instance.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from FCDO Services, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For more information, please visit their website.

Attachments

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