JOB SUMMARY

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The success of a government project can depend on secure, timely shipments and our Logistics team always deliver the goods. From dedicated drivers to King’s Messengers, they’ve delivered to over 250 destinations worldwide, moving over a million kilograms of freight annually across land, air, and sea. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

USE ALL YOUR CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SKILLS AS YOU SUPPORT OUR GLOBAL ORGANISATION

To be a success in this busy, fast-moving role, you’ll have well developed knowledge of the contract management lifecycle, pipeline management, contract negotiations, SLAs, KPIs and contractual levers. A superb communicator with the ability to work alongside a diverse range of stakeholders, you’ll be capable of resolving any operational non-compliance issues that arise, and have a strong focus on achieving high quality, value for money commercial outcomes.
Always ready to identify opportunities and reprioritise actions based on customer demands, you should have plenty of experience in the development and implementation of strategic plans, and a good understanding of the international freight forwarding sector. It would be highly desirable if you hold or are working towards expert accreditation via the Government Commercial Organisation’s Contract Management Capability Programme. In addition, Level 5 CILT or an equivalent qualification would be a bonus, as would intermediate knowledge of Power BI, MS Project and Excel.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for people with:

• Detailed knowledge of the contract management lifecycle, including pipeline management, support contract negotiations, and an understanding of SLAs, KPIs and contractual levers.
• Excellent communication, relationship and stakeholder management skills, including experience of resolution of operational non-compliance.
• A focus on achieving high quality commercial outcomes and delivering value for money.
• Working in a fast-paced environment: identifying opportunities and reprioritising actions based on customer demands, criticality and interdependencies.
• Experience developing & implementing strategic plans with significant operational knowledge and experience in a Logistics delivery sector.
• Significant experience and knowledge in the freight forwarding sector, with extensive freight forwarding knowledge.
• Knowledge of producing fully costed proposals following the commercial process and presenting to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders.
• Strong operational knowledge of working across all areas of Logistics and Supply Chain.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Detailed knowledge of the contract management lifecycle, including pipeline Management, support contract negotiations, and an understanding of SLAs, KPIs and contractual levers.
• Excellent communication, relationship and stakeholder management skills, including experience of resolution of operational non-compliance.
• Experience developing & implementing strategic plans with significant operational Knowledge and experience in a Logistics delivery sector.
• Significant experience and knowledge in the freight forwarding sector, with extensive freight forwarding knowledge.
• Knowledge of producing fully costed proposals following the commercial process and presenting to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong operational knowledge of working across all areas of Logistics and Supply Chain.
• Commercial Awareness

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

• Detailed knowledge of the contract management lifecycle, including pipeline Management, support contract negotiations, and an understanding of SLAs, KPIs and contractual levers.
• Excellent communication, relationship and stakeholder management skills, including experience of resolution of operational non-compliance.
• Experience developing & implementing strategic plans with significant operational Knowledge and experience in a Logistics delivery sector.
• Significant experience and knowledge in the freight forwarding sector, with extensive freight forwarding knowledge.
• Knowledge of producing fully costed proposals following the commercial process and presenting to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong operational knowledge of working across all areas of Logistics and Supply Chain.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

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