Job Description

Details

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Reference number

406829

Salary

55,970 - 58,611
Plus location allowance 5000
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Grade 7
D6

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

FCDO Services - Technology and Operations

Type of role

Information Technology

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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City of Westminster, London (region), SW1A 2AH

About the job

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Job 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.

Job description

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for 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.

Lead, innovate and improve our high-profile ROSA service

We are looking for a high level or ROSA experience as you will be responsible for the operational management and leadership of the Cross Government ROSA Platform, you'll work closely with key stakeholders within the FCDO, ROSA Service Organisation and other government departments to expand and improve the service.


Day-to-day, you'll manage all the ROSA Disciplines, overseeing Training, Corporate Information, Account Management and ROSA asset management of the fixed and mobile estate. You will be the lead contact for the FCDO global estate of over 180 diplomatic posts.


You'll be responsible for the delivery of business processes, prepare business cases, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement amongst your teams.


Liaising with teams and colleagues across government, you'll act as a subject matter expert and source of guidance, delivering service reporting to customers and acting as their lead contact. This is a vital and challenging role that offers reward like no other, so you'll be passionate, dedicated and driven in all things.

Use your unique skillset to drive new levels of ROSA excellence

With experience in management and leadership, and advanced knowledge in all ROSA disciplines, you'll be an established professional with a comprehensive skillset in customer management and service delivery.


This is a very hands-on role and having been trained and accredited to Cabinet Office standards in all ROSA disciplines, you'll be capable of drafting business cases, carrying out effective resource and financial planning, and will have significant commercial awareness. You may also have worked with other government departments in a previous role or have experience of stakeholder management.


More than anything, you'll be a true team player, with excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the desire to pursue continuous improvement and drive the service to become a cross-government ROSA Centre of Excellence.

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, cafe, 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: xxxxx

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.

Person specification

We are looking for people with:

Management and Leadership. Advanced Rosa knowledge in all Rosa disciplines. Customer management and service delivery. Drafting of business cases and supporting documentation. Experience of resource and financial planning. Trained and accredited to Cabinet Office standards in all Rosa disciplines. High degree of experience of Rosa Partners Across Government. Previous Rosa experience.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Managing a Quality Service Working Together

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:


Commercial Awareness Advanced Rosa knowledge in all Rosa disciplines. Customer management and service delivery Drafting of business cases and supporting documentation. Experience of resource and financial planning. High degree of experience of Rosa Partners Across Government. Previous Rosa experience Management and Leadership.

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

Advanced Rosa knowledge in all Rosa disciplines. Customer management and service delivery Drafting of business cases and supporting documentation. Experience of resource and financial planning. High degree of experience of Rosa Partners Across Government. Previous Rosa experience Management and Leadership.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 55,970, FCDO Services contributes 16,214 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role. Annual leave starting at 25 days. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity. A Civil Service pension. Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park 9 days per annum public and privilege days

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
To apply for this role, you will be asked to provide your CV, a personal statement, and provide answers to some job specific questions.


Your CV and personal statement will not form part of the assessment they will provide an insight into your work history and experience.


Your CV should include:

no personal identifying details career history with key responsibilities skills and experience achievements qualifications

Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role.


Candidates will only be sifted on answers provided to the job specific questions which are outlined in the application form.


Those that are successful will be invited to a MS Teams or Face to face interview.


At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical skills and behaviours.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : FCDO Services Recruitment Team Email : Fcdosevices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

* Email : Fcdosevices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk