View Vacancy – Project Support Officer, Home Office International Operations (GRC26-009511)

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Job Category

Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)

Job Subcategory

Home Office

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Who are we?

The British Embassy in Athens is part of a world-wide network, representing a wide range of British interests overseas from political, through Economic, consular and Law Enforcement. The Embassy is now looking for a Project Suppot Officer, to work within the Home Office International Operations (HOIO) Team at the British Embassy in Athens.

About the Role:

You will support the delivery, coordination and oversight of illegal migration and organised immigration crime projects, contributing directly to UK strategic priorities. Working within the Home Office International Operations (HOIO) team, you will collaborate across the Embassy network, UK agencies, and local stakeholders to ensure projects are effective, compliant, and aligned with wider policy objectives.
This role also contributes to fostering a positive, collaborative working environment across the Embassy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development and delivery of UK Government-funded projects aligned with OIC priorities
• Work closely with UK partners including Home Office, National Crime Agency, HM Revenue & Customs and Crown Prosecution Service to ensure joined-up project delivery
• Liaise with Greek authorities to identify capability needs and shape collaborative project activity
• Coordinate with policy colleagues to ensure projects align with strategic engagement and policy objectives
• Support procurement and financial management in line with UK Government rules, including handling routine finance queries
• Monitor and report on project progress, impact and financial performance
• Identify opportunities to maximise the use of funding through new project proposals
• Support implementation and adapt project activity in response to emerging priorities and Country Business Plan objectives
• Maintain regular communication with Embassy stakeholders, including the Joint Serious Organised Crime Platform

What We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to contribute to UK priorities on organised immigration crime
• Exposure to cross-government working in an international environment
• A collaborative and supportive Embassy network
• Professional development opportunities within the UK Government overseas network

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Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our ideal candidate shows:

• Fluency at C1 level in Greek and English according to the CEFR Framework*;
• 2–3 years’ experience using IT systems in a professional environment;
• 2 to 3 years’ experience working in comms in a multi-agency environment;
• Good communication and organisational skills;
• IT literacy, a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook, Ms Teams and Sharepoint;
• Experience in supporting budget management;
• Flexibility. Occasionally the position may require the job holder to work extended hours or work flexibly, this may include some travel;
• The ability to work effectively within a small team;
• The ability to work effectively as part of the wider embassy structure, in accordance with embassy values, contributing to wider corporate life.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Nice to have:

• Experience of working in an international/multilateral environment.
• Previous administrative experience.
• Knowledge of the Greek administration and interest in Greek politics, especially in the field of security.
• Experience and/or certificate in PMO
  

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Working Together

Application deadline

14 July 2026

Grade

Administrative Officer (AO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Fixed Term

Working hours per week

37.5

Duration of Post

12 months

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

Greece

Location (City)

Athens

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

EUR

Salary

2160.59

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

1 September 2026

Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full-time, 12-months fixed term contract, 5 working days, 37.5 hours per week. The working pattern provides some flexibility as per flexible working policy of Mission.

The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package, 24 days annual leave entitlement (given pro-rata to staff on fixed-term contracts and/or staff working part-time), a training package and flexible working opportunities. Monthly salary for this position is EUR € 2160.59 gross. An individual personal development plan will be agreed with the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into the wider team in the British Embassy in Athens and will be encouraged to play a part in the corporate life of the Embassy.

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background and security clearance. Anyone with right of residence and employment in Greece may apply, including all EU / EEA citizens and the family members of EU / EEA nationals exercising a treaty right in Greece.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to terms and conditions service according to Greek employment law. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Greece and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Learning and development opportunities: The candidate will have to complete the mandatory FCDO onboarding training such as:

• CBS Onboarding programme
• FCDO Online Induction Course
• FCDO Mandatory Learning
• All Staff L&D delivery at post

*Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Additional information

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.

FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet 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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