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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

Manage and deliver a wide range of vital government security projects

When you join us in this significant senior role you’ll take personal ownership of the delivery of a range of exciting digital, data and technology projects that underpin secure government operations. Working with colleagues in the FCDO, National Security and Defence, you’ll be responsible for writing business cases, translating requirements and realising benefits while keeping a close eye on costs, quality and time constraints. We’ll also expect you to identify opportunities to develop new and repeat business while embedding rigorous project risk and change management processes.

Ready to build and maintain strong relationships with other senior leaders, technical teams, government partners and other important stakeholders, you’ll be committed to ensuring compliance with our Programme Operating Framework, and make a major contribution to business cases, assurance reviews and reporting. Additional tasks will include championing user needs, accessibility and service design principles throughout the lifecycle of each project, leading the preparation for GDS assessments on internal governance boards, and collaborating with researchers, designers and technical architects to ensure services are secure, scalable and effective.

Use all your project management skills as you help to defend the nation’s interests

To be a success in this vital role you’ll be a natural leader, motivating communicator and inspirational team player, with plenty of experience of working at pace in a matrix organisation of similar complexity to ours. Capable of managing and appraising the performance of project management team members, and creating a positive working environment that encourages the reduction of delivery costs, you should possess the skills to manage large budgets and risks. It’s also important that you have a strong understanding of Government functional standards relating to project delivery, Secure by Design principles and Agile delivery methodologies.

When it comes to qualifications we’ll look for APM PMQ, PRINCE2, Agile Project Management or equivalent certification, and familiarity with project tools such as MS Project. Experience of working in FCDO Services or a similar secure government organisation would be desirable, as would hands-on knowledge of resource management, development and allocation processes. In addition, it would be an advantage if you have an understanding of our organisation’s financial and commercial processes, and experience of delivering digital or technical projects in secure or government environments.

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, 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 Security Check (SC) 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

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:

• APM PMQ, PRINCE2, Agile Project Management, or equivalent certification. .
• Strong understanding of Government Functional Standards in project delivery; Secure by Design principles and agile delivery methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets, risks, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership.
• Familiarity with project tools such as MS Project or equivalent

Qualifications

APM PMQ, PRINCE2, Agile Project Management, or equivalent certification.

Behaviours

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

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

• Commercial Awareness
• APM PMQ, PRINCE2, Agile Project Management, or equivalent certification.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets, risks, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership
• Familiarity with project tools such as MS Project or equivalent

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

• APM PMQ, PRINCE2, Agile Project Management, or equivalent certification.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets, risks, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership
• Familiarity with project tools such as MS Project or equivalent

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £58,209, FCDO Services contributes £16,863 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
• 9 days per annum public and privilege days

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 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 interview.

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

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).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : FCDO Services Recruitment Team
• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Recruitment team

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

Attachments

Candidate pack Senior Project Manager Opens in new window (pdf, 1823kB)