Assistant Sensitivity Reviewer

FCDO SERVICES

Assistant Sensitivity Reviewer

Reference number: 484064

Salary: £39,865 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits

Location: Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (with future opportunity to work in our King Charles St, London office) with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business need

Free shuttle bus 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 and 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.

The Digital Sensitivity Review service we’ve developed enables the UK’s Government departments to meet the requirements of Public Records legislation by selecting, reviewing and transferring records consistently and securely for permanent preservation at The National Archives. The growth in digital records means the team are embracing the use of AI and other advanced technologies to tackle the complex challenges we face.

The work is vital and protects the UK’s relations with other countries, as well as our defence interests, the intelligence services, and the personal data of individuals, all within a legal framework.

Preserving important records

Protecting secure data

Embracing new technologies

It all matters.

Do meaningful work on historical records

As Assistant Sensitivity Reviewer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the records at The National Archives. Your day-to-day will involve reading and conducting sensitivity review of documents covering history, politics and current affairs. Following our guidance and processes, you will decide whether information should be released or withheld under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or the Public Records Act (PRA).

Once trained, you’ll be expected to work autonomously: determining your own priorities, liaising with external and internal stakeholders, and maintaining up-to-date records. Plus, you’ll actively contribute to discussions on improving ways of working.

At the moment, most of the role is office-based, and there are some limited options for remote working. However, we are a close-knit, supportive team, made up of people with a variety of experiences. Over the next year, in line with the expectations of our customers, we expect that there will more option for remote working, and that the role will essentially become a hybrid one.

Sitting on the crossroads of history and working with cutting-edge technology, our work is deeply meaningful and future focused. Plus, in joining us as an Assistant Sensitivity Reviewer, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to enhance your expertise and build your career.

What you’ll bring

While we will train you as an Assistant Sensitivity Reviewer, you’ll bring a high level of security awareness, a substantial understanding of political and diplomatic sensitivities, as well as an understanding of Public Records Act, FOI Act and Data Protection Act.

We will assess you on Civil Service Behaviours, the following three are the most important for the job: making effective decisions, working together, and managing a quality service.

To be a good fit for our team, you’ll collaborate well and feel comfortable working independently. A natural interest in current affairs, history and politics will see you thrive here.

It would be desirable if you brought experience of records management. As well as a Level 6 qualification (Degree Apprenticeship, BA or BSc Hons Degree, Graduate Diploma, NVQ Level
6).

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