Are you reliable, alert, and motivated by keeping people safe? Do you enjoy practical, hands‑on work in an international environment where no two days are the same? The British Embassy in Berlin is looking for Security Officers to join a committed team responsible for protecting staff, visitors, and high‑profile premises in one of the UK’s largest overseas missions.
Who are we?
The British Embassy in Berlinis part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. Our Security Team plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, professional and welcoming environment for everyone who works in or visits the Embassy.
We aim to be a diverse and inclusive employer, welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The senior leadership is committed to ensuring that we are a supportive and fair place to work. The Germany Network values are kindness, inclusivity, honesty, professionalism and responsibility. These values guide how we work on a daily basis, and all staff must adhere to them.
Main purpose of job:
As a Security Officer at the British Embassy Berlin, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, security and smooth day‑to‑day operation of the Embassy and associated official residences. Working as part of a professional security team, you will help protect staff, visitors, contractors and high‑profile guests, while maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
This is a front‑line operational role that combines vigilance, good judgement and strong interpersonal skills. You will be responsible for monitoring security systems, controlling access to secure areas, responding to incidents and supporting emergency procedures. You will also contribute to security arrangements for official visits and events, including those involving senior UK representatives.
You will need to remain calm under pressure, follow procedures accurately, and work closely with colleagues to ensure consistently high security standards in a busy and dynamic environment.
What you will do?
In this role, you will:
Why should you apply?
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This is a full time (40 hours a week), fixed-term 2 year contract with the possibility of a permanent contract subject to performance and funding. Salary €43,620.- rising to a maximum of approx. €48,998.- gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay and €253,81 monthly functional allowance (salary is not negotiable). Candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation in Germany in order to apply.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local German employment law.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Germany 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.
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 Germany Network wants to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background.
Working Patterns: The role operates on a shift system between 05:00 and 20:00, Monday to Friday, with participation in a stand‑by duty rota outside these hours and occasional weekend working.
Learning & Development:
Learning and development opportunities exist under the general FCDO learning and development criteria. Security specific development can be applied for under the FCDO learning and development Security Education package available for those FCDO members carrying out a security role.
The British Embassy has a strong ethos of Learning and Development, including our Learning and Development Week. In addition, there will be many opportunities to attend external seminars and events on relevant issues. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all Embassy staff.
The Embassy offers learning and development opportunities throughout the year and invites you to join committee led forums where you may have an interest and can help shape the organisations objectives.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government’s Germany network and supporting the Embassy’s positive working environment.
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.
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.
*Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. 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.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
