Eligibility:

If you are selected for this position, the Consulate General will be able to employ you as long as you:

• Receive the appropriate level of standard security clearance; and
• Have the ability to work from Jerusalem office or hold a valid local permit or be able to secure one to work in Jerusalem.

Working hours:

The Consulate General aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role. No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

This position is for a full-time employment, on a permanent contract basis, subject to a 6-month probation period.

Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week. Normal working hours at the Consulate General are Monday to Thursday from 08:00-16:00 and Friday from 08:00-14:00. Occasionally the successful candidate may be required to attend evening receptions or official visits. Some remote/ home working may be possible, in agreement with the line manager and in line with Corporate Services’ practice and subject to operational requirements following successful completion of the probation period.

The successful candidate must have the ability to work from Jerusalem.

The Consulate General actively promotes learning and development (L&D) including through a dedicated L&D committee. All staff have the opportunity to develop their own personal development plan and receive feedback and support from their line manager. Staff have access to activities organised by the learning and development committee and to a range of online learning opportunities through the FCDO’s International Academy.

Some mandatory and essential training is required at the start of the role (security, introduction to our IT systems, etc.) and other mandatory courses must be completed as well, including on health and safety, data protection, and bullying and harassment. As part of the role, the jobholder will need to complete and attend necessary induction training as required by the FCDO, including HERA (Oracle-based), Preventing Sexual Harassment and Abuse, and counter fraud, among others.

The jobholder will be offered other learning and development opportunities in line with the requirements of the role. The Consulate runs regular workshops and teach-ins from experts on different topics related to the OPTs, open to all staff.

How to apply:

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.

Interested candidates must include with their online application form 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and 3) specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.

Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (local time) on 23 November 2025.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the 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 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and in the UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate’s 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 advert is 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 and reference checks.

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 Consulate General is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Consulate General are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local employment law.