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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
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| Based at the British Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal, our new Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Contract Management Team Lead will be the driving force behind a newly formed, high-impact team dedicated to delivering commercial excellence across the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) global digital portfolio. |
Are you ready to shape the future of digital contract management at the heart of UK foreign policy?
What You Will Do:
Why This Role Is Unique:
What We Are Looking For:
| Key Roles & Responsibilities: This is a hands-on role leadership requiring strong contract management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and influencing skills. You will work closely with stakeholders across the supply base and the wider FCDO. Contract Management The jobholder will be responsible for contract managing a small number of critical contracts as well as leading the team to provide contract management services and support across the FCDO DDaT contract portfolio.
Stakeholder Management
Corporate Responsibilities and Staff Management
Ways of Working
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| Apply now to lead one of the UK Government’s most exciting commercial teams and make your mark in international digital transformation. |
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Formal qualification in Procurement or Commercial discipline (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply CIPS or its equivalent)
Knowledge of relevant UK and EU procurement legislation
Experience of working with e-procurement tools
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Communicating and Influencing, Developing Self and Others, Leadership, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture
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21 September 2025
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Senior Executive Officer (SEO)
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Full-time, Permanent
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35
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Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
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Portugal
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Lisbon
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British Embassy
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€4,287.23 (Monthly) x 14 instalments, plus €193.60 Meal allowance
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17 November 2025
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This is a full-time, permanent contract for 35 net working hours per week, subject to a 180 days probation period. This role is based in Lisbon, with occasional travel required to London, Scotland, and Vilnius. We are flexible on travel requirements and open to discussing individual circumstances
The British Embassy in Lisbon aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role of €60,021.19 gross annual salary paid in fourteen instalments; plus a monthly meal allowance of €193.60. This salary is payable if the successful candidate is subject to individual income tax (IRS) in Portugal on the employment income in question. If the successful candidate is not subject to individual income tax (IRS) on their employment income in Portugal, and/or is not taxable elsewhere on such income, s/he will receive the above salary minus a reference amount approximate to the level of Portuguese tax that would be applicable if the income were subject to tax locally. Further information on this will be given to candidates during the recruitment process.
All staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Portugal are subject to local Portuguese employment law as well as internal regulations in force at any given time.
The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background and security clearance and must have pre-existing work authorisation for Portugal in order to apply.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Portugal. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
The Embassy will not consider applications from existing staff who have not successfully completed their probation period or, in the case of staff on temporary contract who have not yet completed two thirds of their contract.
British Embassy Lisbon offers a supportive environment for its team, including flexible working opportunities, a rich learning and training offering and a focus on individual development.
Visa/ Passport requirements:Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Portugal and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
Working Pattern: 35 net working hours per week as per Lisbon local staff Terms of Service. The Embassy’s flexible working policy currently allows for staff to work remotely for up to two days a week.This role is based in Lisbon, with occasional travel required to London, Scotland, and Vilnius. We are flexible on travel requirements and open to discussing individual circumstances
Learning and Development opportunities: The Embassy has a strong Learning and Development Culture. You will be encouraged and supported to undertake L&D activity. We are committed to the development of our staff. Staff have access to learning and development opportunities on our various platforms, in order to enhance their skills and build capability. Government Commercial Function – Contract Management Capability Programme support and development.
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Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
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