Project Control Officer

A key figure within the delivery team, you’ll support a wide range of projects in the UK and overseas, from initial planning and coordination through to control and delivery. Whether it’s upgrades to existing systems or rollouts of new digital technology platforms you’ll see that we’re adhering to the high standards that our customers expect from us. You’ll support management information, reporting and communication too. The contribution you make will be invaluable. And the experience you gain could help you step up to a project management role with us in the future.

You know how to support people as well as projects

Your project delivery experience with projects and financials as well as your communication and organisation skills are all essential in this role. Prince 2 or equivalent Project Qualifications would also be desirable. You must be an outstanding team player with a customer and results-focused approach and strong problem-solving skills. A high level of IT literacy is important too and you must have a real eagerness to take your project management skills to the next level.

And you’re ready to take a step up

At FCDO Services, we keep information, assets and people safe all around the world. Our customers, who include the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, look to us to respond with speed, agility and innovation to their ever-changing security challenges. This gives every job here added significance, with the scope and range of this role makes it a potential stepping-stone into a project management position with us.

All our employees have to be security cleared before joining us, so you will need to undergo a vetting process if you’re successful in your application. This role would require you to undergo Security Check (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting on our website.

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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.

Skills:

• Project Assurance
• Risk management
• Coordinate and consolidate project plans
• Analyse, interrogate and evaluate data
• Administrative/secretariat
• Stakeholder management

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Experience of managing projects financials and processes
• Numerical and analytical skills
• Knowledge of programme and project processes
• Motivated self-starter who can work without close supervision
• Excellent communication & organisational skills
• Experience of working with and influencing key stakeholders and senior management

Desirable:

• PRINCE 2 or equivalent qualification
• Experience of government or other large organisation
• Experience of requisitioning via an ORACLE system
• Experience of analysing data and providing recommendations for best course of action

• 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%

Job contact :

• Name : Resourcing Team
• Email : fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk