Procurement Policy and Project Lead

FCDO SERVICES Procurement Policy and Project Lead Reference number: 470383 Salary : £46,224 – £47,813, plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits Contract type : Permanent – Full - time Location: 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 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. Behind every UK or overseas project we support there’s a dedicated Procurement team making it all happen. They strive to provide value for money supply chains in a compliant manner to support the organisation, the FCDO and our wider market customers, shaping strategies for sustainable and ethical sourcing. And now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Sourcing for global projects Balancing cost with quality Having everything you need to grow It all matters Share your skills, expertise and knowledge in this significant new role Join our close knit, inclusive and supportive Procurement team in this brand new role and it will be your task to focus on ensuring our policies and processes align with the latest legal and regulatory requirements. Working across the team and our wider organisation as you share your knowledge and expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to mould the role as you come up with innovative new ideas that improve the way we operate. This is an extremely varied role – you’ll focus on a number of ad hoc projects involving areas such as commercial and ISO standards, security, sustainability and modern slavery, working and cooperating with colleagues and networking with other government departments. We’ll also expect you to provide expert advice and support to stakeholders and ensure there is commercial knowledge across the business. Your additional tasks will include overseeing and updating the procurement area of our intranet and providing the high quality education and information necessary to ensure internal customers are aware of the latest policies. Use all your team working skills as you help defend the UK’s security interests To be a success in this significant senior role you’ll have the confidence to work on your own initiative as you make this role your own and collaborate and learn from established members of the team. Proactive, positive and flexible, you should be capable of interpreting and advising on the latest procurement legislation and government policies, while your superb project management and organisational skills will allow you to work well with colleagues at all levels of our organisation. When it comes to qualifications, we’ll expect you to hold CIPS accreditation or have equivalent experience. In addition to extensive corporate policy experience involving senior stakeholder engagement, you should possess the skills to interpret and provide advice on relevant legislation and be willing to work with colleagues from a range of other government departments. 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 Clearance (SC). 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 : Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 2nd August 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 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 y