Job Description

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Reference number

325798

Salary

\xc2\xa344,250

London-based \xe2\x80\x93 The total package for this role at SEO is \xc2\xa347,500 per annum (non-negotiable). This figure includes a non-pensionable, non-consolidated Location Allowance of \xc2\xa35,000. Milton Keynes-based \xe2\x80\x93 The total package for this role at SEO is \xc2\xa344,250 per annum (non-negotiable). This figure includes a non-pensionable, non-consolidated Location Allowance of \xc2\xa31,750.

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1


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• Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

London, Milton Keynes
About the job

Job summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office pursues our national interests and projects the UK\xe2\x80\x99s role in the world.

We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK\'s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners.

Job description

Main Purpose of Job The successful candidate will be the operational lead overseeing the governance of all outsourced security contracts. They will ensure service delivery meets the required standards through effective monitoring, stakeholder engagement and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) implementation. They will also be responsible for governance of spend in relation to contracted services, reactive repairs and life cycle replacement of security assets. The role requires stakeholder engagement internally, with Security and Commercial colleagues and externally, with the Government Property Agency, contracted service partners and wider government stakeholders. The successful candidate will be expected to be the operational security Subject Matter Expert and work with Estate Operations colleagues to ensure the FCDO UK Estate maintains the correct security posture and infrastructure to meet the specifications, polices and standards as specified by the Department\xe2\x80\x99s security specialists. The successful candidate will also be expected to be flexible and able to contribute as necessary across other soft and hard Facilities Management (FM) service streams. The role will report to the FM Manager (London Estate).
Roles and Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the FCDO security guarding service contract with G4S and to be the liaison with Security policy experts to ensure the day to day provision of the services adjusts to meet short notice changes and requirements.

• Day-to-day management of FCDO maintenance contracts delivering planned and reactive maintenance services to all physical security assets across the UK Estate.

• Responsibility for monitoring performance of security guarding and physical security maintenance contracts against agreed Key Performance Indicators tracking trends to ensure that customer service standards are maintained in accordance with service level agreements.

• Work closely with Estate Operations and Commercial colleagues as well as the wider FCDO Commercial category leads to achieve maximum return on investment and ensure compliance to governmental procurement / commercial standards.

• Participate in operational performance meetings with the relevant service partners and stakeholders to ensure operational, financial, and Health & Safety governance is maintained, transparent and recorded.

• Establish a strong working relationship with Departmental security specialists to deliver an effective and efficient security service in order to protect staff, information, assets, buildings and key infrastructure.

• Drive engagement with service providers on capital projects to focus on life cycle asset management and ensure continued building functionality for both project delivery and whole life cycle.

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Estate Operations advising on best practice and the appropriate security posture commensurate with the risks identified through analysis of security threats.

Person specification

It is essential in your application that you provide evidence and proven examples in each of the following Minimum Criteria, the Behaviours and the Technical question as far as you are able to do so. These responses will be further developed and discussed with those candidates invited for interview.



Minimum Criteria

• Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar operational capacity and able to evidence successful outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of integrating safety and security policies with business operations.
• Demonstrable experience of managing Facilities Management service contracts.
• Recognised qualification in Facilities Management/Contracts and/or Operational Security management.

Behaviours

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

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

• You will also be asked Motivation questions at the interview.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of \xc2\xa344,250, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office contributes \xc2\xa311,947 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• A Civil Service Pension.
• 25 days Annual Leave per annum.
• 9 days Public and Privilege holidays per annum.
• Learning and Development tailored to your role.

See the attached candidate pack.
Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Please see the attached candidate pack for the selection process details.
Reasonable Adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via fcdorecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the \xe2\x80\x98Assistance required\xe2\x80\x99 section in the \xe2\x80\x98Additional requirements\xe2\x80\x99 page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you\xe2\x80\x99re deaf, a Language Service Professional. Further Information A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to FCDO from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant\xe2\x80\x99s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the \'Contact point for applicants\' section. This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
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.

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.
Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

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  Name :
  FCDO Recruitment Team
  Email :
  fcdorecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Recruitment team

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  Email :
  fcdorecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Further information

The FCDO\xe2\x80\x99s recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should, in the first instance, contact csc.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the FCDO, you can contact the Office of the Civil Service Commissioners.