*Risk and Assurance Officer

Government Recruitment Service; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is recruiting a Risk and Assurance Officer in Newcastle-upon-Tyne to join the Detention Services Security Team. The role supports intelligence, security, use of force, health and safety and safety across the detention estate.

The position involves shift working, on-call duties and regular travel to IRCs, with potential office/home-based arrangements where possible.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking security reviews of IRCs to test physical and procedural security.
• Supporting security and intelligence processes, including handling referrals and maintaining registers.
• Collating, reviewing and analysing operational intelligence to inform decision-making and senior management.
• Conducting impartial assessments of use of force incidents and delivering evidence-based feedback for policy compliance.
• Maintaining knowledge of UoF techniques through training and delivering awareness sessions.

Job description

Immigration Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the government’s immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK. We also aim to disrupt the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain. Learn more on our careers pages.

The Detention Services Security Team provides second line assurance to local Detention Services (DS) Compliance teams, who work with Contracted Service Providers (CSPs) responsible for running Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs) in line with Home Office policies, contracts and standards.

Join the Detention Services Security Team and support important work to keep the immigration detention estate safe, secure and compliant.

The role supports a range of work across intelligence, security, use of force, health and safety and violence reduction. You will help support assurance activity, respond to operational queries and work with local teams and wider stakeholders on issues affecting safety and security across the detention estate.

You may be required to undertake the same or a similar role within a different team or teams (where possible, at your base location or within reasonable travel distance), depending on business priorities. With appropriate training and support, this will provide opportunities to broaden both your experience and skill set.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking security reviews of IRCs to test physical and procedural security and monitor compliance with contractual and legislative standards.
• Supporting security and intelligence processes, including handling referrals, maintaining registers and ensuring effective use of intelligence systems.
• Collating, reviewing and analysing operational intelligence, identifying trends and producing regular reports to inform decision-making and senior management.
• Conducting impartial assessments of use of force (UoF) incidents, providing clear, evidence-based feedback to support learning and compliance with policy.
• Maintaining knowledge of current UoF techniques through annual training and required upskilling, and delivering training and awareness sessions.
• Using Microsoft Office and other relevant IT systems effectively, with strong organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including report writing, building professional relationships and engaging confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Working independently, using initiative and adapting to changing priorities while contributing effectively as part of a team, demonstrating integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement and high standards.

Working pattern

Due to the operational needs of the role, including shift working, on-call duties and regular travel to IRCs, the post is only available on a full-time basis.

Successful candidates will need to be able to attend for all shifts including early starts, late night finishes, and overnight shifts. These shifts may be outside of public transport operating hours.

The role includes shift working and on-call duties, acting as a point of contact for other teams on matters relating to intelligence, security and use of force.

The current candidate information confirms that, where business needs allow, some roles may combine office and home-based working, with employees expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office. However, this post is not suitable for home workers as regular deployment to IRCs is required.

Travel

Regular travel to IRCs will be required. This will mainly involve regional or national travel within the UK detention estate.

Overnight stays may occasionally be required, but these are expected to be limited and planned in advance where possible.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

**Risk and Assurance Officer

Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £34,415 to £38,991 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

Summary

Immigration Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the government’s immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK. We also aim to disrupt the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain. Learn more on our careers pages.

The Detention Services Security Team provides second line assurance to local Detention Services (DS) Compliance teams, who work with Contracted Service Providers (CSPs) responsible for running Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs) in line with Home Office policies, contracts and standards.

Join the Detention Services Security Team and support important work to keep the immigration detention estate safe, secure and compliant.

The role supports a range of work across intelligence, security, use of force, health and safety and violence reduction. You will help support assurance activity, respond to operational queries and work with local teams and wider stakeholders on issues affecting safety and security across the detention estate.

You may be required to undertake the same or a similar role within a different team or teams (where possible, at your base location or within reasonable travel distance), depending on business priorities. With appropriate training and support, this will provide opportunities to broaden both your experience and skill set.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking security reviews of IRCs to test physical and procedural security and monitor compliance with contractual and legislative standards.
• Supporting security and intelligence processes, including handling referrals, maintaining registers and ensuring effective use of intelligence systems.
• Collating, reviewing and analysing operational intelligence, identifying trends and producing regular reports to inform decision-making and senior management.
• Conducting impartial assessments of use of force (UoF) incidents, providing clear, evidence-based feedback to support learning and compliance with policy.
• Maintaining knowledge of current UoF techniques through annual training and required upskilling, and delivering training and awareness sessions.
• Using Microsoft Office and other relevant IT systems effectively, with strong organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including report writing, building professional relationships and engaging confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Working independently, using initiative and adapting to changing priorities while contributing effectively as part of a team, demonstrating integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement and high standards.

Working pattern

Due to the operational needs of the role, including shift working, on‑call duties and regular travel to IRCs, the post is only available on a full‑time basis.

Successful candidates will need to be able to attend for all shifts including early starts, late night finishes, and overnight shifts. These shifts may be outside of public transport operating hours.

The role includes shift working and on‑call duties, acting as a point of contact for other teams on matters relating to intelligence, security and use of force.

The current candidate information confirms that, where business needs allow, some roles may combine office and home-based working, with employees expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office. However, this post is not suitable for home workers as regular deployment to IRCs is required.

Travel

Regular travel to IRCs will be required. This will mainly involve regional or national travel within the UK detention estate.

Overnight stays may occasionally be required, but these are expected to be limited and planned in advance where possible.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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