View Vacancy - Assistant & Project Officer (DEU26.055)

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Who are we?

The British Consulate General in Dusseldorf is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The Consulate General is now looking for an Assistant & Project Officer, based in Dusseldorf.

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive employer, welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The senior leadership is committed to ensuring that we are a supportive and fair place to work. The Germany Network values are kindness, inclusivity, honesty, professionalism and responsibility. These values guide how we work on a daily basis, and all staff must adhere to them. 

Main purpose of job:

You will play a key role working at the heart of the Consulate, which gives the jobholder an excellent overview of British engagement across Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland and Hessen. There will be opportunities to be involved in high profile work, and you will be working closely with all teams in the Consulate, as well as with colleagues from across the wider Network in both Berlin and Munich. 

Fluency in German and English is essential. To support the Consulate’s positive working environment, the successful candidate will be encouraged to play an active role in the Consulate's corporate life and contribute to the wider objectives of the Germany network. A range of learning and development opportunities will also be offered and encouraged.

Roles and responsibilities: 

    1.       Administrative Support (50%): You will manage the Consul General’s diary, including scheduling of all internal and external meetings and appointments. You will manage English and German written correspondence and telephone enquiries and provide administrative support on behalf of the Consul General, including arranging team meetings and video conferences. You will also provide administrative support to the team, including drafting and circulating meeting agendas and recording minutes, where needed.

    2.       Programme & Project Work (20%): You will support the Consul General and teams on special projects (for example around the upcoming 80th Anniversary of NRW), some of which will be led by the jobholder. You will formulate ideas for a deliver initiatives, and draw on project management skills to make sure all programmes and projects runs smoothly, to time and budget.

    3.       Visits & High Level Meetings (15%): You will help organise visit programmes and transport arrangements for the Consul General in Germany and in the UK, and support visits by VIP and senior officials. Where needed, you will coordinate the preparation of briefing for Consul General’s external meetings and speaking engagements, ensuring smooth coordination with other team members and Network colleagues.

    4.       Comms (15%): Support the planning and delivery of local comms and social media activity, working closely with the Germany Network comms team.

    Any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the wider work of the Consulate (including crisis response) in accordance with the grading and core competencies of the job.

    Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

    Our Ideal Candidate shows: 

    • Excellent oral and written English and German (to at least level C1 CEFR*)
    • Proven experience in a similar role, supporting a senior leader including diary management
    • Strong team player with excellent communication skills
    • Strong organisational and delivery skills and experience managing projects
    • Understanding and ability to develop and deliver policy objectives
    • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop professional relationships across all levels
    • Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
    • Ability to work well on own initiative, under pressure and to juggle multiple priorities effectively
    • Proficient user of applications such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel

    Nice to have: 

    • Previous experience working in diplomatic mission
    • Events management experience
    • Familiarity with social media and drafting
    • Budget management experience
    • Understanding and interest in UK diplomatic objectives
    Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
    18 March 2026
    Administrative Officer (AO)
    Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
    37.5
    Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
    Germany
    Dusseldorf
    British Consulate General
    1
    EUR
    €52,704 - rising to a maximum of approx. €59,202 - gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay (salary is not negotiable).
    yearly
    1 July 2026

    This is a full time (37,5 hours a week), fixed-term 2 year contract with the possibility of a permanent contract subject to performance and funding. Salary €52,704 - rising to a maximum of approx. €59,202 - gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay (salary is not negotiable). Candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation in Germany in order to apply.

    Staff recruited locally by the British Consulate General are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local German employment law.

    Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Germany 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.

    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. The Germany Network wants to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background.

    Learning & Development

    The British Consulate General has a strong ethos of Learning and Development, including our Learning and Development Week. In addition, there will be many opportunities to attend external seminars and events on relevant issues. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all Consulate General staff.

    The Consulate General offers learning and development opportunities throughout the year and invites you to join committee led forums where you may have an interest and can help shape the organisations objectives.

    The successful applicant will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Consulate General, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government’s Germany network and supporting the Consulate General positive working environment.

    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 Consulate General will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

    *Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand  a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. 

    Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.

    Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

    This opportunity is closed to applications.