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Base pay range
Reference: 437601
Plus location allowance of £1,750
Contract: Full-time - Permanent
Location: Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH
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.
Key Responsibilities
As Strategy Manager, you’ll develop a deep understanding of FCDO Services’ strategic position in the macro and competitor environment. You’ll collect and analyse robust external market macro and competitor strategic insights through interviews, surveys, seminars, desk research, and product data. You’ll keep the business informed on market dynamics, trends, influencers and competitor activity, using best research processes to evaluate data and provide clear, evidence-based strategic insights. You’ll continuously improve these reports and embed them across the organisation.
You’ll be the mouthpiece for communicating the insights collated by the wider Customer Relationships & Strategy team, managing the editing process from first draft to final version, and working with key stakeholders to assess feedback and refine. You’ll co‑own quarterly business‑wide insights forums and a State of the Nation twice‑yearly report with the Customer Experience Manager. You’ll lead through written and verbal briefings, workshops and drop‑in sessions for staff and senior leaders, and work with the Head of Strategy, Customer and Market to scope strategic choices derived from your insights.
Qualifications
You have recent, relevant experience in developing and deploying strategies within private and/or public sector delivery organisations, with a demonstrable track record of applying strategic thinking, research and analysis to develop best‑fit options. You have proven experience in project management the on‑time development and delivery of documents requiring multi‑stakeholder input and approvals, and you are comfortable managing deadlines, pressure and innovation. You are highly organised, detail oriented and able to keep calm and positive under pressure. You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to translate, summarise and present complex information and arguments accurately, concisely and engagingly.
It would be desirable if you’ve worked on internal/external corporate communications, brand management, project management and product development. A degree or level 6 qualification in Marketing or Business and CIM membership or equivalent experience are preferred. Experience in copywriting professional, technical or corporate documents and an understanding of public sector work, economic and geopolitical environment, and the function of FCDO Services would be beneficial.
Benefits
Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service Pension, training and development opportunities, on‑site gym, nursery, café and restaurant, interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes, and other comprehensive benefits to support your career and well‑being.
Legal & Inclusion Statement
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 Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
To find out more, visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/.
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 a Carer Confident workplace.
Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm Sunday 7th December 2025.
