FCDO Services
Executive Assistant to CEO
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Executive Assistant to CEO
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Role & Application Details
Organisation: FCDO Services Location: Hanslope, South East England (MK19 7BH) Working Arrangement: Hybrid (office/Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes + frequent London travel) Contract Type: Fixed-term – Full-time Length: 3 months Closing Date: 11:55 pm, Thursday 16th July 2026 Salary: £31,898 per annum (+ £1,750 location allowance) Reference number: 469739
Transport: Free shuttle bus between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park.
About the Role & Organisation
At FCDO Services, we safeguard the UK’s national and international interests through secure construction, logistics, diplomacy, and cutting-edge technology. Our mission requires precise organisation, deep discretion, and human-centred support—because in this field, people and protection are inseparable.
This opportunity is part of a fast-paced executive environment where precision, strategic thinking, and adaptability are key.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Support for leadership: Develop a close working relationship with the CEO, anticipating needs, managing priorities, and maintaining secure operational flow.
- Diary & logistics management: Coordinate appointments (UK/international), organise travel, and prepare agendas, briefings, and Minute paperwork for critical committees.
- Strategic liaison: Adjudicate challenging decisions in alignment with the organisation’s goals, ensuring oversight of sensitive matters.
- Reference the "CEO’s work tools": Proficiency with MS Office Suite (advance roles) and tactful diplomacy with stakeholders.
- Organisational efficiency: Allocating resources, problem-solving bottlenecks, and ensuring leadership workflows are streamlined.
- Client engagement: Facilitate VIP/guest visits, deploy global embassy interactions as required.
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Secondary Capabilities
- Represent the CEO (internally/externally) in a professional capacity.
- Research and prepare necessary documentation for transactions.
- Preserve institutional confidentiality while supporting dynamic projects/crisis protocols.
Must-Have Experience & Attributes
Professional Background
Required expertise:
- Executive or senior-duty EA/assistant across government, diplomatic, or high-level corporate settings.
- Demonstrated diplomacy, proactive conflict resolution, and judgement in high-stakes scenarios.
- Experience with secure information handling (including GDPR or equivalent protocols in public-sector contexts).
Skills & Competencies
- Organisational acumen: MS Office, calendar/diary management tools (Outlook, Teams, etc.).
- Communication: Civility, clarity, and ability to communicate at all seniority levels.
- Tact & discretion: Prior experience with confidential matters.
- Trauma resilience: Comfortable in fluctuating workloads with matter urgency and sensitivity.
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Offer Highlights
- Competitive pension: £31,898 salary + £9,240 added via Civil Service Defined Benefit pension contributions.
- Career progression: Customised training under a supportive executive network.
- Flexibility: Balanced hybrid model with strategic committee participation.
- Wellness: On-site nursery, gym, café, and commuter bike interest-free loan schemes.
- Work-life balance: 25 days’ annual leave + 9 public/privilege days.
Terms of Employment
- Security vetting required: Successful candidates undergo our Security Check (SC) process prior to employment.
- Unique cultural presence: A Disability Confident and Carer Confident employer, aligned with enduring inclusion.
Next Steps
To apply, visit FCDO Services Careers for further guidance.
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