View Vacancy - Security Guard| British Embassy Lithuania| (LTU25.221)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Security

Main purpose of the role:

Providing security guarding service to ensure the safety and security of Embassy staff members, visitors, customers and contractors as well as protecting all properties within Embassy/Residence premises. Remaining alert and vigilant and pro-actively responding to incidents and emergencies in accordance the established security instructions and procedures.

The British Embassy Vilnius is a professional, friendly and inclusive team, which supports the development and wellbeing of all its staff members. This role would suite a proactive, team player, preferably, with experience of working in a security role.

What will you be expected to achieve?

  • Work with the wider guard force and Embassy guard team to ensure the security of all staff and properties;
  • Control access to the Embassy / Residence;
  • Carry out search procedures of persons, vehicles and mail coming into the Embassy;
  • Regular patrols of Embassy and Residence grounds, buildings included.
  • Report any security incidents / events to British Embassy security manager and the regional security manager;
  • Maintain all appropriate security logs;
  • Maintain and correctly use all security and surveillance equipment to the required standard;
  • Be appropriately dressed for duty at all times;
  • Maintain and act upon all incoming communications, such as radio, email and phone calls;
  • Develop a working knowledge of Embassy functions when dealing with public, in order to direct them to the relevant team or source of information.

Essential on arrival:

  • Completion of Secondary School.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Language: professional proficiency in English (at an intermediate level);
  • Proven track record of working well in a team but also autonomously.
  • Ability to work shift patterns (including weekends, nights and public holidays) and to be flexible regarding taking on extra shifts to cover colleague’s absences.

Desirable:

  • Proven experience in performing guard duties, maintaining site security and safety would be beneficial.
  • Language: ability to communicate effectively in Lithuanian.
Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
13 July 2025
S1
Full-time, Permanent, Night shifts
40 hours a week
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Lithuania
Vilnius
British Embassy
1
EUR
1,439 € (gross)
monthly
25 August 2025

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 12h shift pattern (including night shifts, weekends and public holidays), permanent contract,  S1 grade position.

The start date for the position is as soon as possible, subject to the availability of the candidate and the length of the recruitment process. 

We offer:

  • A base monthly salary EUR 1,439.00 (gross).
  • A generous private medical insurance scheme (after successful probation period).
  • A strong focus on learning and development, including support for developing English language skills. Learning and development opportunities (e-learnings, development programs). The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to join virtual learning and development opportunities arrange by the wider network of British embassies across the Nordic and Baltic network.
  • Security leads in the Embassy, alongside the regional security advisor and manager, will support the job holder to develop their understanding of the security priorities for the Embassy.
  • 40-hour working week, 12h shift pattern (including night shift).
  • 22 annual leave + 14 public holidays

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Lithuania. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Vilnius are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Lithuanian employment law.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Lithuania 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. Permits to live and work in Lithuania should be obtained prior to the employment.

On the interview stage setting, besides the interviews, a practical assessment might be conducted.

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.

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.

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.