Job Description

Details

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Reference number

432126

Salary

48,801 - 53,697
Plus location allowance 1750
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer
TPB5

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

FCDO Services - Technology and Operations

Type of role

Information Technology

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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Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH

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

Deliver the platforms products and services that

keep our global operation secure

When you join us as Senior Delivery Manager - Platforms you'll focus on the development and implementation of our customers' requirements. Your focus will be Compliance, Governance and Assurance leading on measuring and maintaining high quality platforms products and services. Managing and delivering services, tools, projects and portfolios that meet the relevant service level agreements, you'll select the appropriate methods and tools, ensuring that effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained. You'll ensure that all products, tools, and services are being measured, governed and compliant with support and security.


The role will require you to oversee a team, manage development, appraisals and ensure KPI's and SLAs are adhered to as per our contracted agreement with our customer base. There may be occasions where there is a responsibility to schedule work packages; we'll expect you to make the best use of our organisation's resources, manage and communicate each project's status and KPIs, and ensure that all deliverables are completed within agreed parameters and signed off correctly. You'll also be committed to maintaining your own professional development and knowledge of the latest technologies and best practice.

Use all your IT delivery skills as you focus on keeping the UK safe from threat

To be a success in this vital role you should be qualified with Security certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA to ensure security is at the forefront compliance. Project management skills and qualifications are highly sought after with a minimum of Foundation/Prince2 or PMI Project Management Professional, and have well developed experience of Prince2, Agile and Digital Dev/Ops environments and methodologies. An understanding of Technology is required; Azure certification or Microsoft certification is required with our use of Cloud Technology. With a proven track record of successful achievement in the IT delivery industry, we'll also look for hands-on knowledge of procurement, commercial management and supplier management, and a good understanding of service design across the whole life of delivery.


It goes without saying that you should have substantial previous experience and understanding of working with technologies in a secure enterprise environment, and the ability to work with complex SIAM/SMI models, IT systems, infrastructure and networks applications would be desirable. In addition, ITIL Foundation Certifications would be a plus, as would experience of working in or with central government departments.

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: 02/11/2025

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.

Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match

Person specification

We are looking for people with:

with experience in Prince2, Agile and Digital Dev/Ops environments and methodologies; Track record of achievement in the IT delivery industry; Experience of procurement, commercial management and supplier management; Understanding of service design across the whole life of service delivery; Substantial experience in relevant roles, including technologies in an enterprise environment, and of working within a secure environment Broad technical understanding across a wide range of technologies

Qualifications

Qualified as APM Practitioner/Prince2 Practitioner or PMI Project Management Professional, with experience in Prince2, Agile and Digital Dev/Ops environments and methodologies.

Behaviours

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


Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions Changing and Improving

Technical skills

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


Qualified as APM Practitioner/Prince2 Practitioner or PMI Project Management Professional, with experience in Prince2, Agile and Digital Dev/Ops environments and methodologies; Understanding of service design across the whole life of service delivery Substantial experience in relevant roles, including technologies in an enterprise environment, and of working within a secure environment Broad technical understanding across a wide range of technologies Track record of achievement in the IT delivery industry;

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 48,801, FCDO Services contributes 14,137 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.


Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdraw. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.



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