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Knowledge and Technology Department (KTD)
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Science and Innovation
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The British Embassy in Israel is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and has a vacancy for a Science and Technology Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward the work of the Science and Technology Network (STN) Israel, alongside Head of STN Israel, while working in a dynamic, hybrid and international environment.
You are welcome to learn more about the UK Science and Technology Network here.
Duties and responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities for this role include
- Deliver science and technology-related projects, including programme shaping and managing challenging logistics.
- Lead on content and logistics of delegations and events in Israel and the UK, as well as science and technology elements of senior governmental visits and engagments, including Ministerial.
- Develop and manage own network of stakeholders across the Israeli and UK science and technology Eco-systems.
- Manage the STN Israel budget.
- Regularly represent STN / Embassy at events alongside or on behalf of the Head of STN Israel, including occasional overseas travel.
- Identify potential projects through active research and analysis of science and technology trends, linking to wider cross Embassy / department objectives.
- Supporting Senior Management both Ambassador and Deputy Ambassador as required, providing briefing material, original speech writing, written reports and recommendations.
- Working closely with the Embassy’s communication team, to support the publication of STN related communication pieces.
- Deputising for Head of STN Israel in their absence.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis affecting UK Citizens.
Key behaviours required:
- Seeing the Big Picture – Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
- Communicating and Influencing – Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
- Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
- Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
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- Proven project management experience including problem solving.
- Budget management experience.
- Experience in organising events.
- Ability to work independently while liaising with senior stakeholders,
- Strong interpersonal and team working skills.
- Strong IT skills including MS Office.
- Government and/or International experience – working in international organisations.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken) and proficient in Hebrew (written and spoken).
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- Experience working in or with the Science / Technology sector.
- Experience working in or with academia or research sectors.
- Experience working within the UK landscape.
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
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29 April 2025
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Executive Officer (EO)
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Full-time, Fixed Term
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37.5
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12 months
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Middle East & North Africa
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Israel
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Tel Aviv
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British Embassy
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ILS
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14,840
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monthly
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7 July 2025
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Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:
- Receive the appropriate level of security clearance; and
- Are able to work legally in Israel.
Working hours and remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable salary of ILS 14,840 per month plus transport allowance and social benefits: Pension employer contribution 7.5% and Keren Hishtalmut employer contribution 7.5%.
No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Parking facilities are not provided nor paid for by the Embassy.
This position is for a full-time employment, on a fixed-term contract of twelve (12) months, subject to a 4-month probationary period.
Working hours is 37.5 per week. Normal working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00-16:00 and Friday 8:00-13:30. Working patterns include regular office hours Monday to Friday with possibility of hybrid working (2 days a week remotely) subject to operational requirements. The successful applicant must be willing to work different hours, including early starts and late finishes, regularly attending events out of office hours as required.
Any flexible working patterns may be considered based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies.
The Embassy is committed to providing a wide range of learning and development (L&D) opportunities.
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How to apply:
Interested candidates must include 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2) motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form, stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and 3) examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
Please refrain from the use of AI based tools when completing your application, this is to ensure a fair competition for all candidates and helps maintain the integrity process. If the use of AI is identified, your application may be rejected.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 29 April 2025.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Tel Aviv and British Consulate General in Jerusalem) applying for this position should consider informing their current line manager upon submission of their application.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two-three months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates’ profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local labour law.
The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy Tel Aviv is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
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