Overview
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.
Key Commercial Team Focus
Balancing quality and value is a real skill, and it's one shared by our Commercial team, who make sure we meet the needs of government customers. They're the specialists who shape services with expert insights, win work through expert bid management, and help us reach new customers each day. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them.
Core Competencies
* Understanding customer needs.
* Winning exciting bids.
* Knowing the impact of your work.
* Having a deep understanding of FCDO Services' strategic position in the macro and competitor environment.
Strategy Manager Responsibilities
* Compile and analyse robust external market macro and competitor strategic insights by way of interviews, surveys, seminars, desk research and gather product and innovation data.
* Keep the business informed on market dynamics, trends, influencers and competitor activity.
* Use best research processes to collect and evaluate data, whether formal, informal, qualitative or quantitative.
* Provide clear, evidence‑based strategic insights and continuously improve these reports.
* Craft the message and steer the direction as the mouthpiece for communicating insights.
* Manage the editing process from first draft to final version, working with key stakeholders to assess feedback and refine.
* Co‑own quarterly business‑wide insights forums and a State of the Nation twice‑yearly report.
* Lead through written and verbal briefings, workshops and drop‑in sessions for both staff and senior leaders.
* Work with the Head of Strategy, Customer and Market in scoping strategic choices from your insights.
Application Materials
* CV should include: no personal identifying details; career history with key responsibilities; skills and experience; achievements; qualifications.
* Personal statement should outline interest in the role.
Selection Process
Candidates will only be sifted on answers provided to the job‑specific questions. Successful candidates will be invited to a MS Teams or Face‑to‑face interview. At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical skills and behaviours.
Security
* Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before appointment.
* Level of security needed is Developed Vetting.
* People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
* Recent and relevant experience in developing and deploying strategies within private and/or public sector delivery organisations.
* Proven experience in project managing the on‑time development and delivery of documents requiring multi‑stakeholder input and approvals.
* Demonstrable track record of applying strategic thinking, research, and the analysis and development of strategic options.
* Expertise in stakeholder relationships, influencing and collaboration.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to translate, summarise and present complex information.
* Highly organised, detail oriented, deadline driven and innovative thinking.
* Logical and analytical with ability to break down complex problems and assess quantitative and qualitative data.
Benefits
* Competitive salary of £46,224.
* Generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension.
* Training and development opportunities.
* On‑site gym, nursery, café and restaurant; interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes.
* Annual leave starting at 25 days.
* Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park.
Learn more about our benefits and organisation at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk. We are a Disability Confident employer and a Carer Confident workplace.
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