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To protect a nation, we need people with all kinds of skills. That means everyone from architects to accountants, and electricians to engineers. Our HR team knows this well. They're the ones who offer support every step of the way, helping us attract, train, develop and retain a range of brilliantly talented colleagues. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Putting people first. Growing talent from within. Finding your potential. It all matters. Provide vital support across HR teams You will provide customer-oriented administration support within our Policy and Employee Relations Team and be the first point of contact for general HR enquiries. You will also provide support to HR Business Partners and wider HR teams in delivering key HR priorities. Take your admin skills to a whole new level We are looking for someone with excellent administrative skills gained in a customer-facing environment. HR experience would be good but is not essential and, in fact, this role would be the perfect opportunity for someone looking to make the first step in their HR career. The ability to respond pro-actively to changing priorities is essential in this varied and fast-paced role. You will need a calm, organised approach and must be a strong communicator who works well as part of a team. In the same breath, you will help to uphold our customer promise: to be reliable, responsive and build relationships. And have a career you can be proud of At FCDO Services, we keep information, assets and people safe all around the world. Our customers, who include the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, look to us to respond with speed, agility and innovation to their changing security challenges. This gives every job here added significance including yours. Become part of our diverse HR team, and you can look forward to a varied and challenging career while doing work that you can be truly proud of from day one. Discover the support you need to grow your career further We're always looking to improve - just like you. 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. Want to see your future team's work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk 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 at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/ To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk 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., 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 for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using , 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
  
  Administrative experience (Lead Criteria)
• Experience working in an organised and logical way
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• IT literate with experience using MS Office Suite
Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
• Administrative Experience
• Experience working in an organised and logical way
• Solid oral and written communications
• IT literate with experience using MS Office Suite
  
  Benefits Alongside your salary of £29,000, FCDO Services contributes £8,401 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension
• A leave allowance of 25 days per annum
• Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park
• 9 days per annum public and privilege days, 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 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 be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match. 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 . .People working with government assets must complete checks. Medical Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil Service The 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 .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.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the and the .