View Vacancy - Admin Support LA2028

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)

Main purpose of the role:

The British Government’s Consulate General in Los Angeles is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to support our preparations for the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.   

The British Consulate General in Los Angeles will play a central role in supporting Team GB and ParalympicsGB as the UK prepares for the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Working across government, sport, business, culture and diplomacy, the Consulate and wider US Network provide a strategic platform for British excellence and visibility in the lead up to, and during, the Games.

The Chief of Staff, LA 2028 will support this work by acting as the focal point for coordination across the Consulate’s LA 2028 activity. Initially reporting to the Consul General while the wider team leadership structure is developed, the role will help bring together a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure coherent planning, effective governance, and successful delivery of UK objectives related to the Games.

The postholder will work closely with Team GB and ParalympicsGB, UK Government departments, and civil society and private sector partners, while also developing strong relationships with city, state and federal counterparts in Los Angeles responsible for LA 2028 delivery.

The role operates in a dynamic, evolving environment and supports delivery across public diplomacy, logistics, security, visits and events. It also contributes to wider UK soft power objectives. The post offers significant exposure to cross government coordination, large scale event planning, and international engagement.

The US Network offers a unique, career-enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a comprehensive benefits package- including generous leave, competitive insurance options, a top-tier 401(k) programme, and access to world-class learning and development resources. 

We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and supporting employee wellbeing through a structured hybrid working model that includes opportunities for remote work and flexible hours, where operational needs allow.

In this role, you will be part of a dynamic international environment spanning the British Government’s extensive network across the United States and the United Kingdom, which includes the Embassy in Washington, the UK Mission to the United Nations, multiple Consulates, and other Government Offices—comprising over 900 staff and supporting the work of approximately 30 UK government departments and agencies.


Roles and responsibilities:

Governance and Meeting Support (35%)

-    Supporting the preparation of agendas, briefings, and minutes for internal governance structures, and for engagements with external stakeholders, and ensuring that follow up actions are tracked and monitored;
-    Managing scheduling for the LA2028 delivery team, and ensuring a strong database of contacts and engagements are maintained;
-    Ensure strong links with Team GB and Para GB administrators, understanding their needs and requirements and how best CGLA can support them;
-    Maintaining an effective record and administration system.
 
Visits Logistics (25%)

-    Coordinate itineraries for high-profile UK delegations, including VIP transport, accommodation, venue bookings, and security clearances.
-    Maintain a strong contact network with key local contacts to provide seamless support for delegations and to anticipate future needs.

Field and Site Support (20%)

-    Support the organisation of visits to key LA 2028 venues, including liaison with local authorities to ensure a clear understanding of requirements and logistics to support our consular and events requirements;
-    Ensure CGLA has strong plans in place to support Team GB and Para GB during the Games, including effective route mapping and coordinating the deployment of UK staff to support them and wider visitor needs; 

Wider Planning and Coordination (20%)

-    Assist in project management for Games-related initiatives, including budget tracking, stakeholder databases, event calendars, and reporting to London HQ. Support bid evaluations, partnership outreach, and contingency planning;
-    Support the deliver of key activations and events connected to the Games, and build-up activations;
-    Maintain filing systems, process expenses, and provide ad-hoc support to the Consul General's team. 

*These percentages are indicative and may shift over time depending on team priorities and organizational needs. As a new role, these criteria will flex and change as the job develops












  • Demonstrable professional experience in a relevant role.
  • Strong organisation skills
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative with excellent problem solving and judgement
  • Ability to work collaboratively and to work well in a team
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong IT skills including Co-Pilot and Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of the UK, including UK institutions and culture 
  • Experience of working on major projects, visits or events.
  • Experience in preparing agendas, meetings and minutes.
  • Experience in maintaining record and administrative systems 
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
17 May 2026
Administrative Officer (AO)
Fixed Term
40
24 months
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Los Angeles
British Consulate General
1
USD
$26.56
hourly
6 July 2026
30 November 2028

All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work. 

Eligibility

You must have the right to live and work in the US in order to take up this role, whether in your own right or as a dependant, and be able to demonstrate that when required. If you are not a US citizen, dual US citizen or US Permanent Resident, it is your responsibility check your eligibility to work for a foreign government in the United States, and specifically to work in this role at this location, and provide proof of your eligibility via an Employment Authorisation Document or other relevant document when required. The UK Government does not routinely sponsor work visas; the job advertisement will state clearly whether sponsorship is available. 

You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa.


Core Hours/Hybrid Working

While many jobs in the US Network are able to offer flexibility in terms of working hours, core business hours are 09:30 to 15:00 (in the local time zone) Monday through Friday.

Employees will be expected to work from office full-time during the first 90 days of employment. After this time employees may work from home no more than 40% of the working week, subject to operational needs.

All working hours and hybrid working are position specific and subject to change at any time, without notice. If you have any questions, please address them with the hiring manager. Please note: While there may be opportunities for hybrid working in the early period of this role, full-time in-person working will be required for significant periods in the build-up to the Games.  It is also likely that longer or more irregular hours may be required during the Games. Candidates should be able to join occasional early morning calls where required.

Learning and Development

The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).   

Unique Tax Rules

Please note that the tax arrangements imposed by the US on staff working for foreign governments, as well as those imposed by the UK Treasury on British and dual nationals working for the UK Government overseas, are atypical. The UK Government cannot withhold taxes (including FICA) on behalf of a US taxpayer.  Instead, a US taxpayer is required to file taxes as if they are self-employed, and a FICA allowance is granted for those required to pay the employer contribution.  Certain categories of staff (for example dual UK-US nationals and some visa holders) who work at Consulates General are not subject to US taxes.  For those not subject to US taxes the UK Government reduces gross pay to a level broadly equivalent to taxed net pay. There are also social security implications for dual UK-US nationals. Please keep all this in mind when looking at the salary and the benefits package. If you are offered a job with the UK’s US Network you will be given further tax and social security information relevant to your personal circumstances and place of work; you are advised to consider this information and its impact on your circumstances carefully – potentially with the advice of a tax professional - before accepting a job.

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 17th May 2026

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

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

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