Service Centre Lead

We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes.

The Information and Digital Directorate is responsible for delivering our ambition to make the FCDO the world’s most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry. This means harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims, all while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors.

When you join us in this significant role, you’ll lead our dynamic Service Centre teams and work to ensure that all service and support functions are responsive to the needs of our end users, technical changes are well managed and communicated, and problems are resolved at root cause. Focused on championing knowledge management, continuous improvement and operational excellence, and enabling our organisation’s global work through reliable, innovative IT services, you’ll also play a key role in shaping the culture and capability of the Service Centre. Committed to providing effective line management and championing diversity and inclusion, you’ll foster an environment where learning and professional growth are actively encouraged.

You’ll hold overall responsibility for ten teams across our offices in London, East Kilbride and Milton Keynes, and by managing resources, prioritising capacity and leading recruitment, you’ll ensure they’re equipped to meet evolving organisational needs.

To be a success in this vital role you should hold an ITIL Service Management qualification at Foundation level, possess strong technical skills, and have a track record of leading operational Service Desk functions. It’s important that you can demonstrate a number of skills at the role level of Senior IT Service Management – these should include Service Management Framework Knowledge (Practitioner Level), User Focus (Expert Level), Service Focus (Practitioner Level) and Strategic Thinking (Practitioner Level).

When you join us you’ll enjoy access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including Civil Service training and qualifications such as Information, Technology Infrastructure Library, Strategic Decision Making and Leadership skills. So if you’re excited by the idea of leading change, influencing service strategy and delivering value at scale, this is your opportunity to make a real impact and lead from the front.

If you’re successful you’ll be expected to travel to FCDO offices across the UK on a monthly basis and international travel may also be involved. Please be aware that you must be a British Citizen at the time of application and be required to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from all communities. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension. Use your talent and experience to shape our nation’s future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own.

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 2nd March 2026.