Salary: £33,014 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits
Contract type: Fixed term
Length of employment: 12 Months
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BHBased in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes
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.
Behind every modern embassy or overseas project we support, there’s a dedicated Procurement team here in the UK making it all happen. They strive to provide value for money supply chains in a compliant manner to support the organisation, FCDO and our wider market customers, shaping strategies for sustainable and ethical sourcing. And now, you've got the opportunity to join them.
Sourcing for global projects
Balancing cost with quality
Having everything you need to grow
It all matters
Use all your purchasing skills as you support our global mission
Procurement at FCDO Services is busy, fast-paced and highly collaborative, and when you join one of our buying teams you’ll follow our policies and regulations as you work to provide a service of the very highest quality. Directing, engaging, coaching, managing and developing your team, and ensuring key performance measures are met, you’ll review requisitions for accuracy and compliance before gaining approval from Senior Managers. Operating within a delegated authority limit, you’ll also work with your Purchasing Manager to increase customer satisfaction and engagement with the team.
Committed to ensuring business compliance with relevant procurement policies, and identifying solutions to ongoing issues and trends by undertaking monthly and quarterly reviews of team reporting and analysis, we’ll expect you to provide professional advice on any escalated matters. You’ll also support your colleagues in external and internal audits, deliver scheduled reports and manage business processes. Acting as the team’s Information Asset Manager, you’ll ensure that all data is stored correctly, identify risks and suggest mitigations, and work to identify efficiencies and opportunities to collaborate buying activities.
Grow and develop your career as you help defend the UK’s security interests
In this important role, you’ll be part of a growing centralised buying function at FCDO Services, joining us at a point where the team is shaping how purchasing support will work in the future. An inspirational and motivating communicator with superb customer service skills, you’ll be an imaginative problem solver and have the confidence to work with managers at all levels of our global organisation. Capable of meeting tight deadlines and performance targets without direct supervision, you should also have well developed experience of line management or its equivalent, an aptitude for change and a readiness to continually look for process improvements to create efficiencies.
Your excellent writing skills will allow you to produce clear, concise reports and briefings for internal stakeholders, and some knowledge of business performance management and commercial processes would be desirable. In addition, an understanding of the Enterprise Resource Planning platform and systems we use for our core finance operations would be a bonus.
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, 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
To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 22nd September 2026
For all guaranteed interview schemes, there may be exceptions made on reasons of time or resource for high-volume recruitment where the vacancy manager may decide to select the candidates who best meet the minimum criteria, rather than all of those who meet the minimum criteria.
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.
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Purchasing Officer in Hanslope employer: FCDO Services
As a Services Officer at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the UK's diplomatic efforts. The company offers a competitive salary package, generous pension contributions, and a strong commitment to employee development within a collaborative work culture that values public service. With opportunities for growth and a focus on meaningful work, this role is ideal for those seeking a rewarding career in the public sector.
