Assistant Sensitivity Reviewer

Fcdoservicescareers; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government agency is looking for an Assistant Sensitivity Reviewer at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, offering a salary of £38,332 - £39,558 plus benefits. This role involves conducting sensitivity reviews of documents, requiring strong security awareness and understanding of political issues. Candidates should have a Level 6 qualification and a natural interest in current affairs. The agency promotes career development and offers excellent workplace perks including an on-site gym and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Civil Service Pension

On-site gym

Interest-free loans on travel

Qualifications

• Substantial understanding of the Data Protection Act and Public Records Act.
• Experience in records management is desirable.
• Ability to make effective decisions and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Perform sensitivity reviews on documents related to history and politics.
• Liaise with stakeholders and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to improving team processes.

Skills

Security awareness

Understanding of political sensitivities

Interest in current affairs

Education

Level 6 qualification (Degree, Graduate Diploma, NVQ Level 6)

Job description

Overview

Salary: £38,332 - £39,558 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 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

It all matters.

Do meaningful work on historical records

Responsibilities

As Assistant Sensitivity Reviewer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the records at The National Archives. Your day-to-day job will involve reading and conducting a 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.

Please note that remote working isn’t an option given the work that we do. However, we are a close-knit, supportive team, made up of people with a variety of experiences.

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 a 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).

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, 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.

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 Developed Vetting (DV) 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

Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 17th February 2026

Inclusion

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.