View Vacancy - People and Culture Officer (RUS26-003963)

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

Who are we and what is the role about? 

The British Embassy in Moscow is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and we are looking for a People & Culture Officer who is passionate about creating an exceptional employee experience and shaping a positive, inclusive organisational culture.

This role is all about people: supporting their growth, strengthening engagement, and ensuring our values are lived every day.

You’ll work strategically across learning and development, wellbeing, culture, and employee engagement. As a trusted partner to managers and teams, you’ll help create an environment where colleagues feel supported, motivated, and able to perform at their best.

This is not a transactional HR role. Instead, you’ll focus on enabling people to thrive, embedding an inclusive workplace culture, and ensuring that people‑focused initiatives align with both FCDO and post‑level priorities. You’ll have the space to influence, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on how our workplace evolves.

Do you enjoy building environments where colleagues feel supported, valued, and able to perform at their best?
Are you looking for a role where your ideas directly influence culture and engagement?

What you’ll be responsible for:

  • Shape the full employee experience, from onboarding and induction to performance, development, and exit processes.
  • Partner with the regional HR Hub in Lisbon to coordinate recruitment campaigns and ensure a smooth, consistent hiring experience.
  • Strengthen engagement and retention by developing initiatives that boost satisfaction and reduce voluntary turnover.
  • Lead language training coordination as part of the wider learning and development strategy.
  • Design and deliver Learning & Development programmes that support Embassy and FCDO priorities.
  • Introduce and maintain People & Culture service standards, including SLAs that set clear expectations for communication, responsiveness and quality.
  • Act as the main point of contact for employee relations, offering guidance on concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution in line with policy.
  • Improve the quality of performance management, supporting managers to deliver meaningful, high‑quality appraisals.
  • Work with senior leaders on key priorities such as wellbeing, bullying and harassment prevention and inclusive culture.
  • Collaborate with the CLO (Community Liaison Officer), Counsellor Corporate, and DHM to embed Embassy values and promote a positive, respectful workplace.
  • Partner with Corporate Services colleagues to ensure joined‑up, people‑focused service delivery.

How success will be measured:

  • A positive upward trend in annual staff engagement survey results.
  • Reduced voluntary turnover year‑on‑year.
  • Consistent achievement of People & Culture SLA response times.
  • Delivery of at least two engagement or wellbeing initiatives each quarter.
  • Implementation of an annual L&D plan with strong participation and measurable impact.

Our ideal candidates shows:

  • Fluent English and Russian (C1 level CEFR*)
  • Strong, proven experience across the employee lifecycle (HR, L&D, organisational development, or corporate HR).
  • Demonstrated background in staff engagement, retention, and culture‑building.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to support, motivate, and develop staff at all levels.
  • Relevant degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration, Organisational Development, or similar.

Nice to have:

  • Experience in diplomatic or international organisations.
  • Familiarity with FCDO HR policies and systems.
  • Formal HR Training: CIPD Level 3 or above, or Russian equivalent (e.g., accredited by Russian HR Association).
Communicating and Influencing, Developing Self and Others, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
13 May 2026
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
35
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Russia
Moscow
British Embassy
1
RUB
RUB 148,696 (gross)
monthly
1 July 2026

This is a full-time and permanent contract of 5 working days, 35 hours net per week.

The monthly salary for this position is RUB 148,696 gross, EO level, paid 13 times a year. 

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.

All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Russia. The British Embassy does not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Russia is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Russian employment law.

We also offer:

  • An interesting and varied job in an open, modern management culture;
  • Performance related pay scheme;
  • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities;
  • Excellent working environment in central location with on-site facilities including cafeteria, bar, gym, tennis court, squash court and swimming pool;
  • Private medical cover including dentistry.

Your employment contract will be with the Federal State Unitary Enterprise “Main Production and Commercial Department for the Service of the Diplomatic Corps under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation”. Represented by company “Inpredkadry” GlavUpDK.

All services for this job role will be at the offices of the British Embassy Moscow located at 10 Smolenskaya Naberezhnaya, Moscow.

Please be advised that the Embassy 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.

British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

Please note, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. 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 advised 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.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.