Executive support officer Work, Jobs in Desborough, Nth (with Salaries)

Governance and Assurance Officer
FCDO Services —Hanslope
- £31,898 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
Building Control Officer
West Northamptonshire Council —Towcester
- £39,190 - £41,797 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of People & Culture
National Care Group —Daventry
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Human resources
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Work Placement & Experience Officer - Construction
Moulton College —Moulton
- £25,110 - £27,400 a year
- Construction
- Free parking
- Annual leave
4d
Knowledge and Information Management Officer
FCDO Services —Hanslope
- £31,898 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- SharePoint
- IT
- Annual leave
11d
Project Control Officer
FCDO Services —Hanslope
- £31,898 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
9d
Qualification and Assessment Manager
IOSH —Leicester
- £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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2d
Resources Officer
Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre —Leicester
- £25,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
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Marketing Executive
Leicestershire County Council —Leicester
- £35,451 - £39,165 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
9d
Senior HR Advisor / HR Generalist
St Andrew's Healthcare —Northampton
- £38,761 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Human resources
- Communication skills
4d
Community Fundraising Development Officer
Hope Against Cancer —Leicester
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Marketing
- Free parking
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M365 and SharePoint Content Manager
FCDO Services —Hanslope
- £41,036 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- SharePoint
- Annual leave
2d
Developer Contributions Officer (CIL)
West Northamptonshire Council —Towcester
- £34,203 - £37,067 a year
Commercial Insights & Forecasting Manager
FCDO Services —Milton Keynes
- £46,224 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
Commercial Manager
Lookers —Northampton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
Quick apply
9d
Senior Building Control Officer
West Northamptonshire Council —Towcester
- £42,861 - £46,304 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
UK NACE Technical Security Advisor
FCDO Services —Hanslope
- £48,801 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
2d
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Frontier Resourcing —Leicester
- £90,000 - £130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
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Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Kettering
- Full-time
- Remote
- Contracts
- Negotiation
Quick apply
8d
Senior Litigation Lawyer (Criminal)
West Northamptonshire Council —Northampton
- £49,587 - £52,860 a year

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Governance and Assurance Officer

FCDO Services -
Hanslope

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£31,898 a year

Benefits

On-site gym
Company pension
Shuttle service provided

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Presentation skills
IT
Communication skills

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Reference number

464788

Salary

£31,898

Plus location allowance of £1750

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

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Working pattern

Full-time

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Location

Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH

About the job

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 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.

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 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.

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 for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , 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 .

See our vetting charter .

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 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 .

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 the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

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Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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.

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