Interested in finding out more about a career at FCDO?
Category: Recruitment
Publish date: 04/01/2024
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) aims to position the UK as a responsible, reliable and effective international actor and partner, investing in the global relationships we need for the future.
What we do
We promote and protect the UK’s core national interests of security, prosperity and sovereignty, while working to shape an open and stable international order.
We work all over the world in 281 embassies and high commissions abroad.
Our main bases are:
- Abercrombie House, East Kilbride
- Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes
- King Charles Street, Westminster
What its like to work for us
We offer flexible working wherever possible and aim to support our colleagues who require reasonable adjustments.
Here are just a few reasons to work for us:
- Exciting, fulfilling and diverse career prospects
- Work and travel overseas
- Keep British Citizens safe
- Tackle global poverty
- Respond to world issues such as disasters and crises
- Lead UK policy and international cooperation on vital areas of national interest, from counter-terrorism to migration, pandemic responses and climate change
- Build expertise in professional and technical fields such as HR, Finance, Communications, Cyber, Commercial, Legal, Business Admin, Communications, Statistics or Programme Management
Who we’re looking for
We’re currently looking for individuals seeking entry- level roles in the Civil Service with the following skills:
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Open-minded and keen to develop new skills
- Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlooks and Teams
We’re particularly keen to encourage application from Service leavers, as the skills and experiences you’ve acquired throughout service are highly transferable to a career with the FCDO. Your adaptability, problem-solving skills and ability to work as part of team make you an excellent match for the roles we have to offer.
Come say hello in 2024
If you’d like to find out more, come along to our
virtual event on the 1st February to hear more about us and the exciting career opportunities we have available for Veterans.