Head of Service and Technology - Platforms

Working with us you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. 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. 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 Check (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting on our website: https://www.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/ 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.

• This role is known internally as Head of Command and Control - Platforms, therefore the role profile attached reflects this., Shortlisting will be conducted against the 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 security check (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.

• Agile & ITIL Foundation level / relevant experience • Experience in line management; • Experience of operating a strategic level in ownership of products and services; • Substantial experience of relevant monitoring tools, operating systems and applications and of general networking and remote-working technologies • NVQ Level 3 qualifications or equivalent

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 our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters. Our Digital, and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Delivering best-in-class solutions. Working at the cutting-edge of technology. It all matters. Optimise infrastructure technology for customers at the forefront of security. As Head of Service and Technology – Platforms, you’ll take ownership of the technical roadmap for operations. We’ll look to you to make sure a full portfolio of technology products are successfully maintained, enabling the high availability that’s essential to the work we and our customers do. Leading a number of multi-disciplined operational teams, you’ll champion strong customer service, delivered with a deep understanding of customer need, exceptional responsiveness and commitment to quality. Providing expert direction on technology and implementation, and taking the lead on service transition activities, you’ll ensure we’re always future-ready. This will include consulting on change and service priorities with senior customer stakeholders. You’ll also shape continuous evolution and improvement through people, by playing a proactive part in coaching and developing your teams to do an ever-better job of work that really matters. In return, we’ll support your own ongoing professional development. Champion service and technology excellence in a field where the stakes are always high An experienced manager, you’ve operated at a strategic level with ownership of products and services. You’ll bring to the role substantial experience of monitoring tools, operating systems and applications, and general networking and remote-working technologies. Your skillset spans asset and configuration management, availability and capacity management, continuity management, incident management, change management, and continual service improvement. Always focused on the user and their experience, you are a problem solver with a flair for fostering professional relationships. Crucially, you have the communication skills and collaborative spirit to build bridges between the technical and non-technical. Grow your career with full support

Alongside your salary of £58,123, FCDO Services contributes £16,838 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 employer contribution of 28.97%