The British Embassy in Brussels is part of a world-wide network of nearly 270 Diplomatic Posts, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas.
Our daily work relies on the input of dedicated individuals who engage on many different topics and activities. We seek to employ a diverse range of candidates who bring their own talents and perspectives to the role. We have a strong corporate agenda that ensures we create a positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is valued for their contribution.
The British Embassy works to strengthen the relationship between the UK and Belgium, and collaborate in key areas including security and foreign policy, economic relations and consular affairs.
The British Embassy in Brussels is now recruiting for a Defence Policy Adviser who will be part of the Defence Section and directly reporting to the Defence Attaché. The principal focus of the job will be to monitor, report on and advise on Belgian and Luxembourgish defence policy developments, capabilities and activities.
The jobholder will be capable of taking responsibility for Belgian and Luxembourgish defence and security issues, while working flexibly with colleagues in Brussels, Luxembourg and London. They will liaise autonomously with the Belgian and Luxembourgish MODs, military personnel, academics and other defence and security organisations as required. They will also maintain briefings, country factsheets and scene-setters on defence issues by monitoring developments through open-source information and by developing a defence community network. The jobholder will also need to keep up a close working relationship with colleagues in the Political and Public Diplomacy (PPD) team including the communications team, and the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) to help promote British defence industry.
The key deliverables are:
Our ideal candidate has:
Good to have:
This is a permanent full-time contract for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week.
The monthly gross salary for this position is €5,499.34, (EO) level. In addition, we offer an extensive salary package, which includes a 13th month, luncheon vouchers, pension scheme, optional hospitalisation insurance (subject to monthly employee contribution), reimbursement of public transport and a lot more. We offer more days of annual leave than the Belgian requirements.
Please note that Belgian nationals will be paid their salary gross and are expected to comply with their tax obligations through completion of a tax return to the Belgian authorities. Non-Belgian nationals will receive their salary net, minus the deduction of an equivalent level of Belgian tax retained at source. Further information on this will be given to candidates during the recruitment process.
Staff recruited locally by the British Diplomatic Missions in Belgium are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Belgian employment law.
The successful candidates will be subject to professional background checks and security clearance.
Passport: Officers are expected to be in possession of a passport due to the possibility that they may be asked to undertake business travel.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Belgium 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.
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.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.
