Nice to have:

• Previous experience in administrative roles at (least 2 years)
  
• Previous experience working within UK/other government department;
  
• Professional and VIP driving experience;
  
• Experience in managing data.

This is a full time (40 hours a week), fixed-term 2 year contract with the possibility of a permanent contract subject to performance and funding. Salary €39,960.- rising to a maximum of approx. € 44,887.00.- gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay (salary is not negotiable). Candidates must have pre-existing work authorisation in Germany in order to apply.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local German employment law.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Germany 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 hours will be governed by German law with normal working hours will normally remain between 07.30 and 19.00 from Monday to Friday. However, operational demands may determine that this may change, including weekends, and during busy periods they may occasionally be asked to start early or finish late. The role will principally be based in the British Embassy, Berlin. 

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. The Germany Network wants to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background.

Learning & Development

The British Embassy and the UK Ministry of Defence has a strong ethos of Learning & Development, including dedicated Learning & Development days. In addition, there will be many opportunities to attend professional courses, such as driving courses if necessary. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all staff.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the British Embassy, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government’s Germany network and supporting the British Embassy’s positive working environment.

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 job.

*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.