Nice to have:

• Work experience in a multicultural environment;
• Experience in stock control and budget monitoring.

This is a full-time temporary position with a twelve month contract, which may be extended subject to performance and funding. The job is graded AA according to the FCDO grading structure. The monthly gross salary is Euro €2,349.00. The salary is paid monthly 14 times per year including Euro €10.33 EDR paid 13 times per year, with double salary payments in June and December. If working less than a full calendar year, the additional salary payments will be pro-rata. Working hours are 35 hrs (net) per week Monday to Friday typically from 08:30 – 16.30, with some flexibility required. This role requires regular presence in the office.

The appointment is subject to security clearance, professional background check and the successful completion of a 4 month probationary period. The starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and this will be agreed with the selected candidate.

The Embassy is part of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO). We work in a fast-paced international environment, dealing with internal and external stakeholders with different level of seniority; high adaptability to change is a key feature for this role. We work closely with other UK Government Departments based at the Embassy as well as the British Embassy to the Holy See and the British Consulate General Milan.  

All staff employed by the British Embassy in Rome are subject to Italian income tax rate deductions (IRPEF). However the administration of these tax payments will vary depending on nationality. 

The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Italian State Social Security Scheme. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Rome are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Italian employment law.

The Embassy will be closed on a number of British and Italian public holidays. Holiday falling on a Sunday may be compensated with an extra day normally added to the list of public holidays.

Visa / Passport requirements: 

Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Italy and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. If requirements change additional eligibility information will be shared during the recruitment process.

Learning and Development Opportunities:

The FCDO has a strong Learning and Development culture, with a wide offer of courses and trainings, including dedicated L&D days and focus groups open to all within the wider network. In addition to that, evasive driving courses are also available for this role.  

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 in Rome 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.

*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 languages skills are going to be assessed.