It will be a plus if you also bring:

• Previous security experience in embassies or consulates, government buildings, or international organisations such as the UN, EU or NATO
• An understanding of diplomatic protocols and international security standards
• A valid security guard licence or other relevant professional certification
• Emergency response training, including first aid and CPR, fire safety, and evacuation procedures
• Familiarity with CCTV, alarm systems and access‑control technologies
• Flexibility and willingness to work shift patterns, including day and night shifts, weekends and public holidays

What we offer: 

• This is a full-time, permanent contract subject to a 3-month probation period;
• 40-hours working week (including 1 hour lunch break) on a rotating shift pattern basis covering 7-18 / 5 days per week, including occasional evening and weekend working. Candidates should therefore be comfortable with flexibility in working hours during other times of the week, according to operational needs;
• British Embassy Copenhagen offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, and we strongly encourage a culture of learning and development. You will be able to develop your communications skills, and access wider in-house training and funding for L+D courses, in agreement with your line manager;
• You will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to wider objectives and supporting a positive working environment;
• Private health insurance;
• A mix of Danish & British Public holidays.

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

Interested? 
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We look forward to receiving your application. 

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.

The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Denmark to apply.

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

Visa/work permit requirements: candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Denmark 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 this country.

The start date for the position is subject to the availability of the candidate and the length of the recruitment process.   

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 the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen. 

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. 

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