View Vacancy - IL - Operations & Events Coordinator (AO)

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The British Embassy in Israel is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and has an exciting opportunity for an Operations & Events Coordinator under the UK Israel Tech Hub (UKITH).

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-motivated individual to join and support the innovative UK Israel Tech Hub (UKITH) at the British Embassy Tel Aviv. The UKITH is a high-profile initiative aimed at developing new methods of economic diplomacy; driving growth by facilitating tech partnerships, directing Israeli start-ups to validate and develop technologies with the UK market.

The Operations and Events Coordinator will support the UKTIH’s operations management including events and activities on cross team projects, organisational software management (i.e. website, CRM), project monitoring and evaluation, and daily office management.

Join a dynamic team, working in a hybrid working environment and focusing on tech diplomacy and open innovation.

The Operations and Events Coordinator will report directly to the Deputy Director UKITH.

Duties and responsibilities: 

Events & Activity Management

  • Manage operations and logistical production of UKITH events and activities such as delegations, workshops, webinars and receptions – including venue hire, hotel bookings, tech support, producing comms materials, etc.
  • Support cross-Embassy activity such as visits and events including managing guest lists, onsite support at events, preparing materials for guests.
  • Provide  budget management support of events and activities – track and report on financial activity and ensure timely incomes and expenditures

Operational Management

  • Manage UKITH’s IT systems database, CRM and file-sharing systems
  • Monitor and update UKITH website
  • Monitor & Evaluate activity including – pre-post event surveys, activity reporting and conclusions, tracking metrics, and producing the annual report
  • Lead on cross-team training / learning & development activities
  • Cross-team procurement lead
  • Play a key role in producing and distribution of UKITH public communications including newsletters and annual reports

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis affecting UK Citizens. 

Key behaviours required:

  • Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
  • Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
  • Changing and Improving - Seek out opportunities to create effective change and suggest innovative ideas for improvement. Review ways of working, including seeking and providing feedback.
  • Seeing the Big Picture - Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
  • Fluent English (written and spoken); Hebrew (professional proficiency).
  • 1+ years of experience in organising events or complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience in office management.
  • Experience in procurement and budget / forecasting.
  • Proven high level organisational and administrative skills, including great attention to detail.
  • Strong IT skills including Office, Google suite, wordpress, CRM, and project management, and AI tools.
  • Strong interpersonal and team working skills as well as ability to work with senior personnel.

Attributes

  • A self-starter attitude; initiative and creativity, “out of the box” thinking approach.
  • A positive, energetic, optimistic attitude, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves.
  • Excellent team player, able to interact cross-functionally and remotely at different levels and adapt to the cultural nuances between different audiences in business both in Israel and the UK.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
  • A strong interest in Israeli innovation. Prior knowledge of the Israeli Tech Ecosystem, including start-ups, investment community, accelerator / incubator programmes, industry experts and emerging trends.
  • Knowledge of the UK market, companies and tech ecosystem. 
  • International work / study experience.
  • Experience in content curation or social media management.
Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
17 November 2025
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Permanent
37.5
Middle East & North Africa
Israel
Tel Aviv
British Embassy
1
ILS
12,600
monthly
5 January 2026

Eligibility:

If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:

  • Receive the appropriate level of security clearance; and
  • Are able to work legally in Israel.

Working hours and remuneration:

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable salary of ILS 12,600 per month plus transport allowance and social benefits as required by the law.

No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Parking facilities are not provided nor paid for by the Embassy.

This position is for a full-time employment, on a permanent contract, subject to a 4-month probationary period.

Working hours is 37.5 per week. Normal working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00-16:00 and Friday 8:00-13:30. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of twice a week from the office, based on operational requirements. Flexibility will be required for working out of hours.

Any flexible working patterns may be considered based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies.

The Embassy is committed to providing a wide range of learning and development (L&D) opportunities. We invests in staff’s development with a variety of learning and development opportunities. These include regular personal and professional development opportunities available at the Embassy, including through informal events on various subjects relating to the Embassy’s work, mentoring and more formal training. This compliments the extensive professional and personal development opportunities offered by the FCDO’s International Academy and Civil Service Learning.

How to apply:

Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.

Interested candidates must include 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2) motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form, stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and 3) examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required. 

Applications that do not include this information will not be considered. 

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 17 November 2025. 

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. 

Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Tel Aviv) applying for this position should consider informing their current line manager upon submission of their application. 

Process:

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two-three months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates’ profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local labour law.

 

The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy Tel Aviv is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

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.