Nice to have:

• Previous experience in an administrative role;
• An understanding and interest in current and international affairs.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position of 40 hours gross per week for 12 months with the possibility of renewal by mutual agreement. 

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background, security clearance and a probation period of 6 months. 

Candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Slovenia in order to apply.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Ljubljana are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Slovenian employment law.

Visa / Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Slovenia and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

There may be the occasional requirement for travel outside Slovenia. For example, accompanying the FCDO officer to events at British Embassies in the region such as in Vienna, Sofia, Warsaw or Zagreb. 

The vast majority of this role will take place in normal working hours, but occasional out-of-hours or weekend working may be required. (We aim to minimise this wherever possible. Where it cannot be avoided, we aim to plan this ahead of time; to respect personal circumstances; and to compensate with time off in lieu.)

Learning and Development: We want candidates with potential and ambition to grow. We are committed to supporting you with the following Learning and Development opportunities. Continuous learning and personal development is really important to us – everyone has strengths to build on, or challenges to overcome. Our L&D offer can help you achieve your best results. Early opportunities will include pre-arrival familiarisation training and formal training from London on our global digital communications approach and network.  

This job also provides a unique opportunity to see first-hand the work of an Ambassador.  Training and guidance will be provided on working with somebody who is blind, but much of the learning on how to do the job well will come from on-the-job experience.  The job holder will have access to all the Embassy and FCDO learning opportunities as required.

The FCDO’s Diplomatic Academy offers a range of courses, including accredited qualifications to help you familiarise yourself with the work of the UK government internationally and how diplomacy works. And L&D funding is available to support your bids for further external training that will benefit you in the role. 

As you develop in the role you might also explore job swaps or shadowing across our European network, formal training, and on-the-job training in a range of areas where you may need support. 

What do we offer you?

• A fun, fast paced, rewarding work environment – you’ll be able to develop ideas that are listened to and often implemented;
• Investment in your skills: on-the-job training as well as professional development;
• A flexible/hybrid working environment (subject to some T&Cs.);
• Great colleagues – we are proud to hire friendly, driven, passionate people;
• A great place to work: an emphasis on work/life balance and wellbeing, free espresso, and more!

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.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor 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.