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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
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Security
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The British Consulate General in Jerusalem (BCGJ) has a vacancy for a Security supervisor, job grade Administrative Assistant (AA), on a permanent contract.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of an established and capable team to ensure the safety and security of staff and families at the British Consulate General, working on a shift rotation pattern.
You must have strong communication skills and the ability to give clear, concise advice on a range of security topics, commensurate with their position, as per policy and procedure. As direct supervisor of the security team officers, you must have excellent and experienced people management skills.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Line managing and supervising the security team whilst also working as part of the overall security team in conducting security checks, including physical searches of personnel and vehicles, monitoring of CCTV, operating UHF radio network, patrolling on foot and by vehicle, and engaging necessary related security work as directed by the Post Security Manager (PSM) and Regional Security Advisor (RSA) from time to time.
- Assisting on visits and events, including field deployments.
- Dealing with members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.
- Reacting to incidents and issues in a calm, disciplined manner as part of a team,
- Upholding standard security operating procedures that are issued from time to time and keeping abreast of security policy.
- Other relevant duties as directed by the PSM or RSA.
- Supervision of a shift as above, whilst supporting the welfare of those you line manage and who are under your charge whilst on shift.
- As line manager you will also engage all necessary line management responsibilities including performance and disciplinary management whilst engaging the values of the FCDO.
- Managing the team roster in collaboration with the Post Security Manager and second Security Shift leader.
- Assisting with the professional learning and development of the security officers you line manager as well as that of team on duty.
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 Consulate General’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis affecting UK Citizens.
Key behaviours required for the job:
- Changing and Improving – Seek out opportunities to create effective change and suggest innovative ideas for improvement. Review ways of working, including seeking and providing feedback.
- Communicating and Influencing – Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
- Developing Self and Others: Focus on continuous learning and development for self, others and the organisation.
- Making Effective Decisions: Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
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- At least three (3) years of security experience.
- Knowledge of physical security barriers, policy, and procedures.
- Local geographical knowledge within Jerusalem and the West Bank.
- Must hold an Israeli B1 driving license for at least two (2) years.
- Must be a Jerusalem ID holder.
- Must be able to work and act without close supervision and react calmly to situations that may arise.
- Computer literate especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Excellent communication skills in English, Hebrew and Arabic both written and spoken.
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- At least two (2) years of security / line management experience.
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Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Developing Self and Others, Making Effective Decisions
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10 August 2025
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Administrative Assistant (AA)
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Full-time, Permanent
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Middle East & North Africa
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Jerusalem
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British Consulate General
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6 October 2025
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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
- Currently hold a valid local work 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. The security team works 365 days a year and covers 24 hours per day. The security team working hours are at 40 hours per week, shift based 8 hours, 5 days a week including weekends and public holidays. The jobholder is expected to be able to work on shift and weekends. The shift patterns are: (1) day shift 07:00-15:00 (2) evening shift 15:00-23:00 and (3) night shift 23:00-07:00.
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 FCDO’s International Academy.
Some mandatory and essential training are 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. The jobholder will be offered other learning and development opportunities in line with the requirements of their role. The Consulate General also runs regular workshops and teach-ins from experts on different topics related to the OPTs, which is open to all staff.
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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 10 August 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.
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