Nice to have:

• Experience of working in an embassy or international organisation; 
  
• Professional experience of working in a similar type of role;
  
• Familiarity with the FCDO structure and experience of dealing with senior people would be an advantage;
  
• Knowledge of Malta, Maltese Government structure, and Maltese language.

This is a full-time 12-month contract with possibility of extension.

We offer a benefits package including:

• 27 days annual leave per year (calculated pro-rata), starting from the first day of employment;
• UK and Maltese public and privilege holidays in addition (Total of 14 days per year);
• Comprehensive leave, such as maternity, paternity, adoption, compassionate, and development leave;
• Performance related bonus;
• Annual Cost of Living Allowance and bonus as per Maltese law;
• Time off in Lieu or overtime pay for additional hours in agreement with Line Manager;
• Access to the FCDO learning & development platform and other development opportunities for career enhancement and progression;
• At the British High Commission in Malta we aim for a positive working environment, with a good work-life balance and the opportunity to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Malta. The British High Commission does not sponsor work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Malta are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Maltese employment law.

Visa/Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Malta and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance process.

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 note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. 

FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment  levels  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.