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Reference number
346063
Salary
£26,887
including location allowance
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade
Executive Officer
B3
Contract type
Fixed term
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
Length of employment
12-15 months
Type of role
Engineering
Working pattern
Full-time
Number of jobs available
10
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About the job
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Location
Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH
About the job
Job summary
- 12-to-15-month programme leading to a potential full-time role
- Starting salary package £26,887 (including location allowance)
- Potential for overtime and other allowances when working overseas and at off-site locations in the UK
- Pension scheme, CPD funding, 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after five years of continuous service), plus Bank Holidays
- Based at Hanslope Park (free shuttle bus from central Milton Keynes to Hanslope Park)
- Regular overseas travel
Designing and installing protective systems. Inspecting, maintaining and repairing essential communications and other technical equipment. Preventing and detecting technical eavesdropping attacks. Protecting against technical espionage and preventing our customers’ information and premises from compromise. Helping design the next generation of security products. These are just a few examples of the incredible work our Technical Security Engineers do. They plan, design and deliver in all corners of the globe. And now, you've got the opportunity to join them and help protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas.
Job description
Let’s introduce ourselves
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 the value of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters.
So what will you do?
You’ll work with multiple engineering teams, learning how they design, install, maintain and repair the technical systems that keep our government-level customers secure. The work is incredibly varied, and each project and team placement will build your skills. Upon successful completion of this programme, which includes assessments to ensure suitability and to match your skill set to each operational placement, there’s a strong chance we’ll offer you a permanent position.
You could find yourself in our Security Systems area, based in the UK but travelling overseas on a project-by-project basis to install a range of protective systems. Or you might join one of our Regional Technical Support Services Teams, living and working overseas for up to four years, travelling throughout your region providing technical support to our customers. Or you might be assigned to the National Authority for Counter-Eavesdropping where you’ll help to prevent and detect technical eavesdropping attacks in the UK and overseas.
Join us and you’ll be a valued part of the team, building your specialist skills, while having far-reaching impact and widening your options – all with the benefits of a career in the Civil Service.
What we look for
The Trainee Technical Security Engineer programme is open to everyone, but you must:
Vetting
Because of the secure nature of what we do for our government-level customers, all our employees have to be security cleared before joining us. That’s why, if you’re successful in your application, you’ll need to go through a vetting process. This role will require you to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance before joining. It’s important information to know, so make sure you read the details before applying. You can find out more about vetting on our careers site or by visiting: www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-applicant
Colour Blindness
You’ll undertake a colour blindness test as part of our assessments. Distinguishing between different colours of electrical wire is a critical part of your role.
It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world
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.
Step into our Virtual Embassy
Our Virtual Embassy gives you lots of insights about our world, and the impact you could have here. Explore it: https://virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/
Find out more and apply
To find out more about Security Professional roles in Government, go to: The Government Security Profession career framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Hanslope Park based posts attract a Location Allowance of £1,750 per annum.
FCDO Services are regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
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 the value of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters.
So what will you do?
You’ll work with multiple engineering teams, learning how they design, install, maintain and repair the technical systems that keep our government-level customers secure. The work is incredibly varied, and each project and team placement will build your skills. Upon successful completion of this programme, which includes assessments to ensure suitability and to match your skill set to each operational placement, there’s a strong chance we’ll offer you a permanent position.
You could find yourself in our Security Systems area, based in the UK but travelling overseas on a project-by-project basis to install a range of protective systems. Or you might join one of our Regional Technical Support Services Teams, living and working overseas for up to four years, travelling throughout your region providing technical support to our customers. Or you might be assigned to the National Authority for Counter-Eavesdropping where you’ll help to prevent and detect technical eavesdropping attacks in the UK and overseas.
Join us and you’ll be a valued part of the team, building your specialist skills, while having far-reaching impact and widening your options – all with the benefits of a career in the Civil Service.
What we look for
The Trainee Technical Security Engineer programme is open to everyone, but you must:
- British citizenship, having lived in the UK for the last three years before your start date and for at least five of the last ten years (if you have been stationed overseas on HMG duty this isn’t applicable)
- Be at least 18 years old by 1 July 2024 so you can obtain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance before your start date
- Have achieved a Level 3 qualification in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Be IT literate and proficient in the Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Show us you’re genuinely interested in engineering and technology
- Have experience of using basic engineering hand tools
- Have effective written and oral communication skills
- Be interested in overseas travel
- Be reliable, responsive, easy to work with and able to build relationships
Vetting
Because of the secure nature of what we do for our government-level customers, all our employees have to be security cleared before joining us. That’s why, if you’re successful in your application, you’ll need to go through a vetting process. This role will require you to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance before joining. It’s important information to know, so make sure you read the details before applying. You can find out more about vetting on our careers site or by visiting: www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-applicant
Colour Blindness
You’ll undertake a colour blindness test as part of our assessments. Distinguishing between different colours of electrical wire is a critical part of your role.
It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world
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.
Step into our Virtual Embassy
Our Virtual Embassy gives you lots of insights about our world, and the impact you could have here. Explore it: https://virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/
Find out more and apply
To find out more about Security Professional roles in Government, go to: The Government Security Profession career framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Hanslope Park based posts attract a Location Allowance of £1,750 per annum.
FCDO Services are regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
Person specification
- Have achieved a Level 3 qualification in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Be IT literate and proficient in the Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Show us you’re genuinely interested in engineering and technology
- Have experience of using basic engineering hand tools
- Have effective written and oral communication skills
- Be interested in overseas travel
- Be reliable, responsive, easy to work with and able to build relationships
Qualifications
- Have achieved a Level 3 qualification in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £26,887, FCDO Services contributes £7,259 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 with an average employer contribution of 27%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
- Colour Blindness Testing
- Online testing
- Assessment centre
- Interviews
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).
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.
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 (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).
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.
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