• Proficiency in French (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR*)
• Experience in or with the Swiss or Liechtenstein governments and/or civil society organisations and/or basic knowledge of the Swiss political context
• Knowledge of Swiss domestic policy or of the financial sector
• Experience of working in public policy and/or international relations
• Familiarity with UK culture
• Office experience

This is a full-time, internship contract of 40 hours per week inclusive of four compulsory 45-minute lunch breaks.  

Embassy opening hours are 0730 – 1830 hrs (Monday – Thursday) and 0730 – 1330 hrs (Friday).   

Gross monthly Stipend / Allowance is CHF 2,190. The annual leave entitlement is 25 days per year, and the Embassy also enjoys 13 Swiss/ UK public holidays per year.   

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearances before a contract is offered.  

FCDO is committed to continual learning and development. The Embassy will provide funding in line with L&D requirements, and a variety of learning and development is provided throughout the year both directly at post and virtually through the FCDO International Academy. There will be opportunities to attend training, lectures etc. on the job.   

Visa/work permit requirements: The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Switzerland in order to apply. All applicants should have the right to live and work in Switzerland.   

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. FCDO want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background. 

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.

The British Diplomatic Missions 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 regarding the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, 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.