Project Assurance Officer
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,898 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Plus location allowance £1750 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Location: | MK19 7BH |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | FCDO Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 453465 |
Summary
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.
Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide the best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data-driven future for the 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.
Work on projects that impact millions
As a Project Assurance Officer, you will be working on strengthening confidence across the delivery portfolio at every step of the way. Leading a regular cadence of assurance activity at the project level, you will carry out health checks and work closely with project managers to ensure risks, progress and delivery confidence are understood. In addition, monitoring performance against milestones, scope and budget while providing clear insight into project health and ensuring reporting is accurate and timely will also be your responsibility.
But that’s not all. Alongside assurance delivery, you’ll help embed strong governance and continuous improvement across the portfolio. You’ll also provide assurance that projects are operating in line with agreed methodologies and compliance expectations, including financial controls, and support the escalation of risks where needed. Through clear reporting, stakeholder engagement and practical advice, you’ll help improve governance maturity, strengthen compliance and support senior leaders in shaping better, more consistent delivery standards.
Build confidence through trusted project assurance
To thrive in this role, you will bring your solid understanding of programme and project delivery, including governance, controls and how project financials are managed. Comfortable working with data and detail, you’re confident using tools such as Excel to track progress, identify issues and support clear reporting. You’re organised, reliable and able to work independently, while also contributing positively as part of a wider team.
A self-starter, you take ownership of your work and communicate clearly with others. Ideally, you’ll bring experience from a government or similarly complex environment and may hold, or be working towards, a recognised project qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM. Experience analysing data, carrying out quality reviews or using tools like MS Project or Power BI would put you ahead, along with a natural curiosity and a desire to keep improving how delivery is governed and assured.
Discover the support you need to grow your career further
We’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous 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.
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 on our website: https://www.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/
To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
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.
Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide the best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data-driven future for the 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.
Work on projects that impact millions
As a Project Assurance Officer, you will be working on strengthening confidence across the delivery portfolio at every step of the way. Leading a regular cadence of assurance activity at the project level, you will carry out health checks and work closely with project managers to ensure risks, progress and delivery confidence are understood. In addition, monitoring performance against milestones, scope and budget while providing clear insight into project health and ensuring reporting is accurate and timely will also be your responsibility.
But that’s not all. Alongside assurance delivery, you’ll help embed strong governance and continuous improvement across the portfolio. You’ll also provide assurance that projects are operating in line with agreed methodologies and compliance expectations, including financial controls, and support the escalation of risks where needed. Through clear reporting, stakeholder engagement and practical advice, you’ll help improve governance maturity, strengthen compliance and support senior leaders in shaping better, more consistent delivery standards.
Build confidence through trusted project assurance
To thrive in this role, you will bring your solid understanding of programme and project delivery, including governance, controls and how project financials are managed. Comfortable working with data and detail, you’re confident using tools such as Excel to track progress, identify issues and support clear reporting. You’re organised, reliable and able to work independently, while also contributing positively as part of a wider team.
A self-starter, you take ownership of your work and communicate clearly with others. Ideally, you’ll bring experience from a government or similarly complex environment and may hold, or be working towards, a recognised project qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM. Experience analysing data, carrying out quality reviews or using tools like MS Project or Power BI would put you ahead, along with a natural curiosity and a desire to keep improving how delivery is governed and assured.
Discover the support you need to grow your career further
We’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous 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.
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 on our website: https://www.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/
To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
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.