Nice to have: 

• Experience of working in a security orientated environment;
• A good level of spoken Dutch.

Please be informed this is an Internal only campaign: run at Post level, open to Local Staff employees and interns currently employed in the Post were the vacancy exists, spouses/partners of UK-based staff (including PAGs) in Post.

The base salary for this position is €3,126.63 gross per month, based on a working week of 36 hours. In addition, an 8% holiday allowance is payable each year. The successful candidate will initially be offered an employment contract of 6 months with the possibility of renewal at S1 grade.

We offer a benefits package including:

• Travel (commuter) allowance
• Defined contribution Pension Scheme
• Performance related bonus
• Time off in Lieu and overtime pay
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata)
• UK and Dutch public holidays
• Access to the FCDO learning & development (L&D) platform
• Annual L&D leave entitlement (pro rata)
• The opportunity to work in an international environment.

Job conditions: The job description is subject to changes and may evolve over time and in response to changing circumstances. The role exists as part of a team and all staff are expected to be flexible in supporting colleagues, particularly at busy times. The Embassy promotes and demonstrates the core values of Professionalism, Inclusivity, Honesty and Respect in all that we do. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all members of the team are expected to treat each other with respect. We value great teamwork, and we ask that everyone contributes to create a positive atmosphere at work.  

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in the Netherlands and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in the Netherlands. The successful candidate will be required to provide a BSN (citizen service number) on their start date and will need to arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation, as well as any other living costs. The successful candidate will undergo a professional background check. Any job offer is also subject to a successful security clearance check.      

The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background check, security clearance and a 1 month probationary period.

Start date is an indicative target start date.  

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.