Nice to have: 

• Degree on Master level in  business/finance/economics/politics;
• Experience from working in a large complex organisation;
• Experience from working with investment;
• Strong Danish Business network, and understanding of Danish Business Environment.

What we offer: 

• This is a full-time, fixed-term contract, to cover a maternity leave period, until the current job-holder returns to the role. This is anticipated to be a duration of 12 months; subject to a 3-month probation period; 

• 35-hours working week with a focus on work-life balance, this role is primarily office-based. Flexible working of 1-2 days may be possible, subject to line manager agreement. The job holder will be expected to travel 10-20 days/year. 

• 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 Learning & Development 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.

Interested?

Apply below. Please notice that this is the only way we accept applications. Uploads are not possible. 
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 Candidate’s responsibility to ensure they 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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