Project Control Officer GS-GMP

Job summary

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.

Whether we're deploying Wi-Fi globally to government buildings, delivering security infrastructure to the world's most isolated areas or undertaking seismic strengthening on historical embassies, every project needs a plan. That's where our Project Management team shines. They deliver projects end-to-end, considering every single detail to deliver quality on time and on budget. And now, you've got the opportunity to join them.

Drafting big plans for bigger projects.

Delivering results as a team

Turning designs into reality

It all matters.

Job description

Keep records and reporting working for critical projects

As a Project Control Officer, you'll help keep projects compliant and financially on track. Working closely with Project Managers and project teams, ensure financial processes are followed, provide timely information, and maintain accurate, accessible project records. Support financial reporting to customers, ensuring documentation is completed accurately and meets both internal and external deadlines.

Communication and attention to detail are central to the role. Liaise with customers, suppliers and finance teams to resolve queries, exchange financial information and support informed decision-making across projects. Manage project folders, produce minutes for formal review meetings, maintain management information for colleagues, and oversee requisitions and purchase orders from raising through to receipting and closure. By taking a customer-focused approach, you'll help projects run smoothly while maintaining the high standards expected across FCDO Services.

Bring accuracy to work that depends on control

You'll bring experience of project assurance, quality control and risk management, together with a sound understanding of programme and project management processes. Apply strong attention to detail when working with project financials, ensuring procedures are followed and information is accurate. Analyse data, identify trends and inconsistencies, and produce clear reports that support decision-making and help projects stay on track.

You are organised, motivated and able to work well without close supervision, all while still being a strong communicator who builds good relationships across the team. You’ll be comfortable working with Project Managers, senior stakeholders and wider colleagues, helping keep project processes on track and making sure information is shared clearly and at the right time. APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent would be useful, as would experience in government and large organisations.

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, good 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/

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Person specification

We are looking for people with:

• Project Assurance and Quality Control
• Risk Management
• Experience of managing project financials and processes
• Analyse, interrogate and evaluate data to provide reports
• Knowledge of programme and project processes
• Motivated self-starter who can work without close supervision
• Excellent communication and organisation skills

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Project Assurance and Quality Control
• Experience of managing project financials and processes
• Analyse, interrogate and evaluate data to provide reports
• Comprehensive interaction / communication in respect of project process oversight of working with key stakeholders and senior management

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £31,898, FCDO Services contributes £9,240 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• Annual leave starting at 25 days.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• A Civil Service pension.
• Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

To apply for this role, you will be asked to provide your CV, a personal statement, and provide answers to some job specific/technical skills.

Your CV and personal statement will not form part of the assessment they will provide an insight into your work history and experience.

Your CV should include:

• no personal identifying details

• career history with key responsibilities

• achievements

• qualifications

Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role.

Candidates will only be sifted on answers provided to the technical/ job specific questions which are outlined in the application form.

Those that are successful will be invited to a MS Teams or Face to face interview.

At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical/job specific skills and behaviours.

Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may b