BEING GAY, WORKING HERE
JONATHAN MARSHALL, Consular Directorate
‘I’m proud to work for the Foreign Office. It offers the chance to work on fascinating global issues in a supportive and inclusive environment, where LGBT staff feel comfortable being themselves. The FCO is a world leader in promoting LGBT rights, including lobbying foreign governments and supporting Pride.’
QUICK FACTS
Three offices in UK; 200+ overseas posts
FCO staff work in the UK and worldwide in a range of exciting and rewarding political, service delivery and corporate jobs
UK Civil Service salaries, enhanced by living allowances overseas
14,400 (5,000 UK civil servants)
Civil service conditions, including salary, pension scheme and great corporate spirit, varied career with different roles in different places
WHO WE ARE
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) employs the best people on merit, regardless of personal circumstances or background, who want to represent the UK and promote UK values worldwide.
MORE ABOUT US
The FCO and UK Diplomatic Service have a long-standing reputation as global brand leaders in international diplomacy. The UK is a Permanent Member of the UN Security Council and leading member of the G8, Commonwealth and EU – a 21st century regional power with global influence. Combining the best of our traditional strengths with a willingness to change and embrace modernity, we continue to be the principal deliverer of UK foreign policy priorities and objectives worldwide, through our network of 200+ diplomatic posts in 144 countries.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The best people, irrespective of background or personal circumstances. You’ll need a degree – at least a 2:2 – and must be a British citizen, have lived in the UK for at least two years (including 12 months continuously) and pass our security checks. To represent the whole UK, we need the best, most diverse people to represent and promote the UK’s foreign policy interests in varied roles, at home and overseas.
Sorry, no jobs are available at this time.
