• German at least B1/B2 CEFR* would be desirable but not mandatory.
• Procurement / P2P: Experience with Procurement or Vendor Management – Familiarity with sourcing quotations, managing suppliers, and handling purchase orders can be valuable given the purchasing responsibilities.
• Professional HR background with experience in handling HR cases and applying Swiss Employment Law.
• Driving License – clean record and willingness to drive as part of job duties.

This is a part-time and permanent contract of 30 hours per week inclusive of four compulsory 45-minute lunch breaks. There is a 3-month probationary period, during which either party may bring the agreement to an end, in writing with 7 days’ notice.  

Embassy opening hours are 0730 – 1830 hrs (Monday – Thursday) and 0730 – 1330 hrs (Friday). 

Gross monthly salary is CHF 4,744 (pro rata). The annual leave entitlement is 25 days per year (pro rata), increasing to 30 days over 5 years, and the Embassy also enjoys 13 Swiss/ UK public holidays per year. 

Salary is pro rata based on workload percentage (e.g. CHF 4,744 at 75%, adjusted accordingly for 50–75%).

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearances before a contract is offered. 

FCDO is committed to continual learning and development. The Embassy will provide funding in line with L&D requirements and a variety of learning and development is provided throughout the year both directly at post and virtually through the FCDO International Academy. There will be opportunities to attend training, lectures etc. on the job. 

Visa/work permit requirements: The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Switzerland in order to apply. All applicants should have the right to live and work in Switzerland. 

Equal employment 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics. FCDO want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background. 

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.

The British Diplomatic Missions will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

*Please note for more information regarding the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, 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.

Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.