Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business need
Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

18 month fixed term contract

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 mission we're on. In our world, it all matters.

To protect a nation, we need people with all kinds of skills. That means everyone from architects to accountants, and electricians to engineers. Our HR team knows this well. They’re the ones who offer support every step of the way, helping us attract, train, develop and retain a range of brilliantly talented colleagues. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Putting people first.
Growing talent from within.
Finding your potential.
It all matters.

Use all your change building skills as you support our vital global mission

When you join us in this important senior role it’ll be your responsibility to support the organisation and its people, to successfully shape, implement and embed organisational and culture change initiatives, ranging from restructuring to relocation to changes in the ways people work. Employing imaginative and effective approaches to project and change management, and making sure that people related risks and issues are mitigated and managed, you’ll also embed a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Building strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders will be key to your success, as will coaching our senior leaders in the skills they’ll need to embed change across their teams.

You’ll have a wide range of additional responsibilities – these include developing organisational change guidance, processes and templates that comply with our organisation’s policies, leading on the development of positive relationships with Trades Unions, and ensuring we meet all our legal obligations. We’ll also expect you to work with HR Business Partners and senior colleagues in supporting their teams through periods of change, with a focus on developing robust plans to address the people and legal implications arising from change projects and work with relevant teams to help formulate solutions that meet the development requirements that support new ways of working.

Help to implement HR policies that protect the UK’s interests around the world

As an experienced Senior HR professional, you’ll have superb project management skills and a well developed understanding of how to lead the people aspects of complex change initiatives. You should have a background in employee relations with plenty of operational HR practical experience in complex organisations with experience of delivering organisational or cultural change. In addition to being capable of leading consultations and negotiations with Trades Unions, you should also have expert knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.

An inspirational leader and networker with the ability to influence and challenge at junior and senior levels, you’ll have the skills to use data and evidence as you make effective decisions. A Level 7 CIPD qualification or its equivalent would be desirable, as would an understanding of Civil Service protocols, HR policies and controls, and any experience of working in a commercial environment would be an advantage.

Discover the support you need to grow and develop your career

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

Everyone who works with FCDO Services must be security cleared before joining us, so if you’re successful in your application we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process. 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.

Hanslope Park based posts attract a Location Allowance of £1,750 per annum.

FCDO Services are regulated by the Civil Service Commission.