Who We Are
The British Embassy in Copenhagen is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for a Defence Policy Officer in the Defence section.
The main purpose of the job is to support the Defence Attaché (DA) by: providing policy advice, administrative support, information, insight and influence across Danish Defence and the associated sector.
What will you be expected to achieve?
You will plan and manage activities that enhance the Defence section’s network, keep the DA informed of developing areas of interest and build robust relationships in order to enhance military interoperability with Denmark to strengthen UK Government and Defence interests.
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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 British Embassy in Copenhagen want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background.
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We look forward to receiving your application.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.
The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Denmark to apply.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Copenhagen are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Danish employment law.
Visa/work permit requirements: candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Denmark 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.
The start date for the position is subject to the availability of the candidate and the length of the recruitment process.
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 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.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.