HR Policy and Project Lead – Part Time

FCDO Services is seeking a part-time HR Policy and Project Lead, offering a salary of £43,200 plus benefits, to work 16 to 21.5 hours per week at their Hanslope Park office in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will develop HR policies aligned with government guidance, support business transformations, and engage with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a CIPD qualification or equivalent experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and ideally have a background in the civil service or public sector. The role includes hybrid working options and various employee benefits, including a pension and training opportunities.

FCDO SERVICES
*HR Policy and Project Lead – Part Time*
*Reference: 409239*
*Salary: £43,200 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits*
*This is a part time role – 16 to 21.5 hours a week with hybrid working options*
*Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes*
*Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park*
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.
To protect a nation, we need people with all kinds of skills. That means everyone from architects to accountants, and electricians to engineers. Our HR team knows this well. They’re the ones who offer support every step of the way, helping us attract, train, develop and retain a range of brilliantly talented colleagues. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.
*Putting people first.*
*Growing talent from within.*
*Finding your potential. *
*It all matters.*
*Work to define the HR policies that help protect the UK’s global interests*
When you join our friendly and collaborative HR team, you’ll focus on interpreting government or civil service guidance and translating it into clear, fit-for-purpose policies and procedures. Leading on a number of important projects and programmes, and ensuring we achieve the necessary commitments to the department’s action plans, you’ll also support business transformation initiatives that promote efficiency and help us meet our commercial targets.
Working with senior colleagues to ensure employment processes are up-to-date, and identifying the impact of changes to employment legislation, we’ll expect you to communicate any changes to HR policy and procedures which impact budgets, planning or individual members of staff. Ready to provide your expert advice and coaching to managers and helping to oversee the maintenance and updating of the HR policy HUB pages, you’ll also work on Trade Union negotiations that relate to any proposed policy changes or the terms and conditions of employment.
*Use all your HR skills with an organisation that helps to keep the country secure*
To be a success in this role you’ll have the ability to research and distil complex information and be ready to produce policy documents that align with our organisational and regulatory frameworks. Highly analytical and a confident communicator with excellent writing skills, you’ll be capable of engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. Proactive, flexible and able to work across departments, we’d prefer you to have some experience of working in the civil service or with a public sector organisation such as local government or the NHS.
It’s important that you have a CIPD qualification or equivalent experience working in a HR role, preferably in operational, policy or change management, and the ability to provide advice on employment legislation, Civil Service codes, standards, terms and conditions and working practices. You will also possess strong organisational, project and people management skills, and be a confident user of IT including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
*Discover the support you need to grow your career further*
But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It’s a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.
Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at .uk
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 Security Check (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at .uk/how-to-apply/
To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit .uk
*Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 22nd June 2025.*
*It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world*
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 why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £43,200.00 per year
Expected hours: 16 – 21.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Shuttle service provided
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes MK19 7BH
Reference ID: 409239