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- Full-time
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Secure Spaces Operations Manager

FCDO Services -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£59,955 - £62,634 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

On-site gym
Company pension
Shuttle service provided

Qualifications

Presentation skills
Overseeing budgeting and forecasting
Operational strategy development
Training & development
Financial management
Leadership

Full job description

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Reference number

476530

Salary

£59,955 - £62,634

Plus 1750 location allowance

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Grade 7

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

FCDO Services - Engineering and Operations

Type of role

Engineering
Operational Delivery

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

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Location

Hanslope Park, Hanslope, Milton Keynes

About the job

Job summary

Secure Spaces Operations Manager

Salary: £59955 - 62634 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits

Location: Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes

Free shuttle bus is available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

Job description

Designing engineering solutions. Earthquake-proofing embassies. Managing construction contracts in challenging locations. Just a few examples of the incredible work our Engineering team does. They're the people who plan, design, and deliver innovation across all corners of the globe. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them.

Bringing energy to embassies.

Designing systems that protect.

Realising the power of your skills.

It all matters.

Lead the delivery of secure spaces that protect critical operations

This critical role is dedicated to creating the secure spaces that protect sensitive information and operations. You will develop and implement operational strategies aligned with FCDO Services ambitions. Youll work onsite at Hanslope Park, ensuring a successful delivery for all project phases once released. This will include managing the onsite security installations, the management of the SCIFs HSP storage locations and transporting across HSP. You will strive for customer satisfaction while balancing the needs of the service.

Another vital responsibility will be managing the secure spaces location at the 2027 Logistics Hub. Youll be hands on about the design of the space, the resources required (both people and equipment), and continue to manage it.

Team leadership is a major part of this role. We would like you to foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality outputs, and meeting compliance. Plus, you will recruit, develop and coach a team of senior technical resources. You will identify and remedy any skills gaps through drawing up training plans. To your team, youll demonstrate resilience and an ability to negotiate under pressure.

Resource and financial management will fall under your remit. You will monitor and analyse performance metrics to improve efficiency and effectiveness; forecast needs and budget accordingly; and allocate resources across departments. Wed like you to be proactive about leading initiatives to streamline workflows and improve productivity.

A strategic leader with a proven track record of delivery

We are looking for someone that can confidently take on all that this role requires. You will bring experience in leading technical specialists in product delivery or equivalent disciplines, and a broad knowledge of product development. Collaborative in your approach, you are able to negotiate with senior stakeholders. You have managed operational service delivery in a complex operating environment. Plus, youre experienced in business planning and forecasting. It is important that you have a strong track record delivering services and reporting to KPIs.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But were always looking to improve just like you. Thats why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, youll 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 teams 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 youre successful in your application, well 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: 6th Sept 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 youre welcome and valued. Its what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why were recognised as a Carer Confident workplace. And its how you know youre joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Person specification

We are looking for people with

Experience of leading technical specialists in product delivery or equivalent disciplines.
Experience managing operational service delivery in a complex operating environment.
Track record of delivering services and reporting to KPIs.
Experience of business planning and forecasting.
Demonstrates a collaborative approach with the ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders.
Broad knowledge of product development.

Behaviours

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

Delivering at Pace
Seeing the Big Picture
Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

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

Experience of leading technical specialists in product delivery or equivalent disciplines.
Experience managing operational service delivery in a complex operating environment.
Demonstrates a collaborative approach with the ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £59,955, FCDO Services contributes £17,368 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
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension
A leave allowance of 25 days per annum
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 for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

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/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 .

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.

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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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : FCDO Services Recruitment team
Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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.

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