Governance and Assurance Officer

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 UKs 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.

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 its creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassys servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, youve 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 wed like you to take the time to understand the liabilities of the AI supplied to us; this will be a significant, serious responsibility. Youll 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

Were 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, wed 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, youve kept up-to-date and accurate data, which youve analysed and used to produce clear, concise reports featuring narrative and visuals. Youre able to draft, author and interpret policy, guidance and process documentation.

Excellent communication skills are essential. Youre 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 were always looking to improve just like you. Thats why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, youll 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 teams 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 youre successful in your application, well 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 youre welcome and valued. Its what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why were recognised as a Carer Confident workplace. And its how you know youre joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

• 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