UK NACE Senior Academy Instructor

Job summary

Senior Academy Instructor

Salary: 48,801 - £50,270 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 is 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, 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

Protecting government assets is a big picture operation for us. That’s why our Technical Security team is made up of all kinds of talent. From security design engineers creating solutions for global threats to technical installers guarding the UK’s most sensitive assets in real time, this team provides the full spectrum of protection for the UK around the world. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Keeping people and information safe

Solving unique problems

Broadening your horizons

It all matters

Train others to be security-minded and protect the UK’s interests

As a Senior Technical Instructor within our Academy, you’ll design, prepare, update and deliver high quality specialist Technical Security Countermeasures (TSCM) training. You’ll be educating FCDO Services staff, government staff and friendly foreign governments on the latest technical security threats and how to protect against them. We collaborate widely across the private and public sectors and deliver training through a variety of means including workshops, conferences, National and International exercises. Whilst you may therefore have an opportunity to travel both within the UK and overseas to deliver specialist technical training, the majority of your time will be spent delivering training from our purpose built facility at Hanslope Park.

You will teach a subset of TSCM courses specific to your skills. You’ll be part of a small, driven team, focused on innovating for the future to defend against technical attack. As the Academy expands and develops, you may train across a wider spectrum of technical disciplines. Where you have developed deep technical expertise, you may spend time supporting research and development projects in between training delivery. Crucially, you’ll proactively ensure that courses are current, relevant, and include the very latest in defensive measures. You’ll collaborate with NACE and other relevant stakeholders to undertake horizon scanning and research activity – using this to update course content. Occasionally, you’ll join NACE or Government Partner inspection teams or to carry out operational duties.

You’ll also gain an industry recognised “Train the Trainer” qualification, such as a City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training.

Bring self-motivation and strong technical expertise

We’re looking for a self-motivated, passionate and professional candidate, keen to take on the responsibility of delivering vital training that positively impacts National and International Security. Either in the UK or abroad, you’ve delivered TSCM services and have a broad knowledge of Technical Security more generally. You have real-world experience and are ready to impart that experience on others. You’re adaptable – tailoring your training to the needs of our wide and varied customer base and you can translate technical requirements and specifications into easily understood business concepts, and vice versa. You have a level 3 qualification in a STEM related discipline eligible for IET membership.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

Working with us you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good 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 on our website: https://www.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Closing date: 16th July 2026

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:

• UK or Overseas experience delivering TSCM services.
• Strong knowledge of the Global Technical Support Service.
• Level 3 qualification in STEM related discipline eligible for IET membership.
• Good technical understanding and an ability to translate technical requirements and specifications into easily understood business concepts and vice versa.

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification in STEM related discipline eligible for IET membership

Behaviours

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

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

• UK or Overseas experience delivering TSCM services
• Level 3 qualification in STEM related discipline eligible for IET membership
• Good technical understanding and an ability to translate technical requirements and specifications into easily understood business concepts and vice versa

Benefits

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 (opens in a new window).

• 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

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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 withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), 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/technical skills.

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

• achievements

• qualifications

Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role.

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

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

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

The candidate will need to complete a presentation along with the interview questions.

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.

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 (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).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 (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).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 theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk
• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact FCDOServices.Recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk in the first instance.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from FCDO Services, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For more information, please visit their website.

Attachments

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