Job Description

On behalf of FCDO, we are looking for a Policy Development and Support Specialist (Inside IR35) for a 12 months contract based in London 2 days per week.



The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners.



As a Policy Development and Support Specialist your main responsibilities will be:



Analyse and enhance existing cyber and information security policies, identifying gaps and recommending improvements aligned with organisational goals and industry standards. Conduct data collection and analysis to inform policy development, support decision-making, and measure the effectiveness of security initiatives. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure policy alignment with regulatory requirements, organisational risk appetite, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). Design and propose new policies and frameworks to strengthen the organisation's security posture, ensuring resilience against evolving cyber threats. Lead agile delivery of policy projects, including planning, execution, and milestone reviews, with weekly sprint assessments and monthly progress reporting.

Essential:

Demonstrable experience in cyber and information security policy analysis and delivery, with a strong ability to improve operational processes within a security function. Proven project management and analytical skills, with the capability to lead and support policy development initiatives in complex environments. Experience working on a Cyber Transformation Programme Must hold active SC clearance, with substantial experience in risk and policy management within government or regulated sectors.

Desirable:

Awareness of information security

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



FCDO guarantees to interview?veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we?will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".