Who are we? 

The UK Mission to the European Union (UKMis) ensures the UK’s interests are promoted and explained to EU member states and the EU institutions. UKMis is part of a world-wide network of 270 Diplomatic Posts, representing British political economic and consular interests overseas, and is now looking for a Migration and Asylum Attaché.

Our daily work relies on the input of dedicated individuals who engage on many different topics and activities. We seek to employ a diverse range of candidates who bring their own talents and perspectives to the role. We have a strong corporate agenda that ensures we create a positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is valued for their contribution.

Main purpose of job:

The holder of this position will play a key role in contributing to the UK’s migration objectives, with a key focus on developments in the area of illegal migration and asylum. The team covers a number of other high-priority areas, including borders, visas, and citizens’ rights.

Roles and responsibilities:

• monitor and analyse developments in the EU space on migration policy.
• producing briefing and advice and engage with both internal and external stakeholders, while remaining astute and spotting opportunities for working with EU and international partners.
• build expertise and develop strong relationships with UK Government colleagues, as well as external partners. It is expected that the job holder will also lead for the team on upstream (external) migration objectives and on tackling modern slavery and trafficking in human beings.
• lead on public diplomacy activities and projects.

This role will provide the opportunity to work on fast-moving and high-profile issues, with a great deal of political interest, and gain exposure to senior level UK Government colleagues at the UK Mission and in London.

The ideal candidate would be someone who is a good communicator, able to deliver at pace and is able to deliver effectively by prioritising workload and juggling competing demands during busy periods. They will need to be flexible about the exact nature of the work, and so will need to be able to adapt to changing priorities and developments.

Our Ideal Candidate shows: 

• Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
• Experience of working on migration and/or asylum policy;
• Experience of working with international organisations/think tanks and/or non-government organisations;
• Prior experience of reporting and/or analyse;
• A self-starter, demonstrating a flexible, pro-active attitude;
• A strong team player with good people skills; strong ability to network and interact;
• Ability to prioritise, effectively manage and execute multiple and competing tasks within the agreed deadlines;
• Full proficiency in MS Office applications.