Executive Assistant to our Director, People

Executive Assistant to our Director, People

FCDO Services

Salary: £31,898 plus £1,750 location allowance and excellent benefits

Permanent contract

Location: Based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with flexible working or the opportunity of hybrid working depending on business need.

Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

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.

It goes without saying, therefore, that supporting our directors is full of opportunities to make an impact and requires someone with exceptional communication skills and an impeccable eye for detail.

Supporting national security

Finding the perfect balance

Taking pride in your work

It all matters

Work on a wide range of exciting projects

When you join us you'll be ready for change, and possess the calm flexibility to reprioritise and rearrange at any time. Considering the vast range of vital operations and services we're involved in worldwide, supporting an FCDO Services Director is always a role which is continually changing and requires priority management. Naturally, that makes the role challenging, but if you're ready to use your exceptional organisational skills to support a wide range of exciting projects , and have the drive to stay on your toes, it's hugely rewarding.

Communicate clearly with customers at the very highest levels

As the Executive Assistant to our People Director, you'll be a direct point of contact for everyone from the most senior colleagues to external stakeholders across government. With that in mind, we'll expect you to be a born communicator, being clear, accurate and persuasive in everything you do. You'll also collaborate superbly with colleagues and customers, be able to absorb complex data and confidential conversations, and create accurate briefings, minutes and reports to support the effectiveness of the organisation. Your input into projects will help the team meet key milestones. And your brilliant Microsoft Office skills and experience of electronic diary management will mean you'll hit the ground running in this highly visible, fast-paced role.

Provide team support and find the support to take your career higher

You'll be there to provide invaluable support and help us keep everything running smoothly. And we'll be there to support you too in progressing your career and realising your ambitions. You'll also enjoy great benefits, including flexible working, an on-site nursery, a Civil Service pension, and more. And finally, most importantly, there's that sense of purpose you'll feel every day - because you'll be using your skills to support a business that helps protect people, information and assets across the globe. In short, it's your job, bigger.

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

To find out more about us and what a career with FCDO Services can offer you, please visit: fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Closing date for applications is: 23November 2025.

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.