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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

For our organisation, the safety and security of our teams and our information is more than a want, it’s a must. That’s what makes our Corporate Governance team so vital. They’re the people either supporting health and safety at home and overseas or protecting vital data. By following best practices, balancing interests, managing risks and upholding policies, they protect our organisation. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them.

Setting the standard for success.

Assuring trust and safety at every level.

Knowing your decisions are valued.

It all matters.

Lead the implementation of our health and safety strategy

When you join us in this vital role it’ll be your task to manage a wide range of Health and Safety management activities, and provide constructive expertise to our contractors, customers and all areas of our global organisation. Designing and deploying relevant policies and procedures, and delivering clear advice relating to the work we do, you’ll use structured audit and inspection methods to monitor and review compliance with our policies, ensure procedures are in place and enforced, and provide improvement and development support.

But your work won’t stop here – you’ll work on projects and project bids, and offer advice to senior management, product and service delivery teams and contractors on compliance with our safety management systems. We’ll also expect you to lead on the Health and Safety aspects of engineering operations, estates management and logistics operations, and forge positive working relationships with Trade Union representatives, safety support staff, regional managers, construction contractors and other stakeholders.

Keep our complex global projects and environments safe

With a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, you should possess well developed Health and Safety management experience relating to multi-site, multi-disciplined activities and remote worker management

Your inspirational interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to influence change and drive continual improvements while experience of providing safety advice and support in construction projects would be a bonus. The ability to support Health and Safety across a diverse range of global operations would also be desirable, as would Chartered Membership of IOSH.

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. You can find out more about this at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

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

Closing date: 19/08/26

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:

Certified Member of IOSH (CertIOSH)
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction (or working towards)
CiTB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (or working towards)
Experience in delivery of mentoring, coaching and training
Expert in investigation of health and safety incidents and accidents, including root cause analysis
Experience on providing innovative solutions to safety issues in challenging and safety critical environments
At least 5 years health and safety advisory experience in multi-site, multi-disciplined activities, and remote worker management.

Qualifications

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Behaviours

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

Changing and Improving
Making Effective Decisions
Working Together

Technical skills

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

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
At least 5 years health and safety advisory experience in multi-site, multi-disciplined activities, and remote worker management
NEBOSH H&S Management for Construction (or working towards)
Experience on providing innovative solutions to safety issues in challenging and safety critical

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

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
At least 5 years health and safety advisory experience in multi-site, multi-disciplined activities, and remote worker management

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £46,224, FCDO Services contributes £13,391 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/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 Hanslope Park.

At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical/job specific 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 security check (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.

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 : FCDO Services Recruitment Team
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

Candidate pack Health and Safety Manager Opens in new window (pdf, 1839kB)

Salary range

£46,224 - £47,813 per year