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Assistant in the Department for Economic and Global Affairs

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The German Embassy in London is seeking a full-time Assistant in the Department for Economic and Global Affairs to start on 1 February 2025.

This role includes:

  • Assisting with the reporting and analysis of relevant developments in the fields of economic affairs, climate policy, renewable energy and science in the United Kingdom; writing background briefings, records of discussions, and position papers
  • Organising and putting on Embassy events and meetings in conjunction with British and German partners
  • Arranging visitor itineraries and looking after delegations
  • Providing administrative support in the Economic Affairs and Science department

Candidate profile:

  • Must already possess a residence and work permit for the United Kingdom
  • At least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent work experience
  • Candidate will ideally have experience of working for a government authority and/or an NGO
  • Knowledge of economic and science policy in Germany, the United Kingdom and the EU an advantage
  • Highly articulate with very good written and spoken German and English
  • Good organisational skills
  • Flexible and able to work under pressure
  • Good team player with strong communication skills
  • Quick learner, interested in administrative processes

Training will be provided. Contract based on UK employment law. Normal working time is 40 hours a week. Appointment will initially be on the basis of a six-month fixed-term contract. Salary is based on the Embassy’s pay scheme. Starting salary is £4,447/month gross for the six-month trial period, rising to £4,654 after successful completion of the six-month trial period. Salary will be taxable in Germany unless you are a British citizen and do not also hold German citizenship. National Insurance contributions are to be paid in the United Kingdom.

If you are successful in the selection process, a security background check, for which your cooperation is required, will be conducted prior to hiring.

Please email your application (CV in German and English with a covering letter in German and English, proof of your educational qualifications/ employment references/ letters of recommendation if applicable; proof of your right to live and work in the UK) by 15 November 2024.

Click here to apply.

Interviews are likely to be held in early December.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Unfortunately we will not be able to acknowledge receipt of applications. We will only be contacting candidates who will be invited to interview.

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