About the job

Job summary

Technical Developer
Starting Salary: £35,510 plus £1750 location allowance and Civil Service pension
Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes
Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

Join FCDO Services in our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the UK's interests. We're seeking individuals who are passionate about contributing to our global mission, where your expertise is valued as much as the challenges we face. Every role within our organization plays a pivotal part in achieving our objectives.

Job description

Technical Developer
Starting Salary: £35,510 plus £1750 location allowance and Civil Service pension
Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes
Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

Join FCDO Services in our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the UK's interests. We're seeking individuals who are passionate about contributing to our global mission, where your expertise is valued as much as the challenges we face. Every role within our organization plays a pivotal part in achieving our objectives.

This opportunity is based at Hanslope Park near Milton Keynes, offering you the chance to collaborate within a skilled and supportive team focusing on Security Systems.

We're in search of individuals who embody trustworthiness and discretion, capable of working autonomously while applying technical expertise to various tasks.

Ideal candidates will showcase a genuine passion for security and possess an understanding of technical security, which can be further developed in this role. You'll engage in diverse activities, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach to practical challenges.

Your curiosity and ability to interpret technical briefs will be invaluable. Proficiency in written English is essential for generating reports supporting your work.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking a fresh challenge, offering an intellectually stimulating environment for skill enhancement. You should possess the drive to expand your skill set and understanding to enhance technical security while gaining familiarity with contemporary security systems.

Minimum qualification: Level 3 in Electronic Engineering or equivalent technical field.

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 Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting on our website: https://www.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

This position requires on-site presence and does not support hybrid working arrangements.

Want to see your future team's work in action?

Step into our Virtual Embassy, to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk.

We're committed to nurturing our talent and providing access to training and development opportunities to foster your career growth within our organization.

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.

Person specification

Essential: 
• Level 3 qualification in Electronic engineering
• Practical skills and experience of support, installation or development of security systems in 
the UK and overseas.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience writing technical submissions and 
documents
• Experience working effectively in small teams
• Produce drawings using CAD software
• Ability to liaise with external suppliers to understand and interpret technical specifications and 
requirements.
• Motivated and able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Working knowledge of IP networks and network equipment, Intruder Detection Systems, 
Access Control Systems and CCTV systems
• A desire to develop current skills and learn new skills.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £35,510, FCDO Services contributes £9,587 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Shortlisting will be conducted against Job Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience
outlined in the Role Profile.

Interviews will be conducted using a mixture of behaviours and Job Specific questions,
presentation or Job Specific exercise.

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.