Trade and Global Issues Programme Support Officer - British Embassy Washington

The British Government’s Embassy in Washington DC has an exciting opportunity for an energetic and resourceful person to join the Trade and Global Issues Section as the Trade and Global Issues Programme Support Officer. This opportunity is a rewarding role which supports and further develops the special relationship between the UK and the US, working to deliver our international priorities in order to make a real difference globally.

The US Network offers a unique career enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a variety of benefits including generous leave, insurance packages and a highly competitive 401k programme. It also promotes a culture of flexibility which enables people to better maintain wellness through an excellent work/life balance approach. In this role you would be working in a diverse international environment side by side with UK diplomats, armed forces personnel and other country-based staff operating across the British Government’s network of Consulates and Government Offices in the United States. This network provides a platform for approximately 30 Government departments and agencies to conduct their work in the United States and is made up of over 900 staff with a rich and diverse background, skill sets, and experiences.

This role will see you working across a broad range of areas in support of the work of the Trade and Global Issues Section, including work on our energy and climate agenda; science and innovation; technology and trade.

There will also be opportunities to be involved in discrete areas of policy and corporate work, depending on your interests.

The ideal candidate will be able to confidently work autonomously as well as collaboratively. They will be expected to quickly familiarise themselves with relevant working practices and policies and be able to plan and prioritise. They will need to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining good attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role (internships ok).
• Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work as a team player.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to be professional and courteous, and deal directly with senior level contacts both inside and outside the Embassy.
• Interest in/knowledge of US-UK relations, particularly in trade, science and/or tech policy, and/or climate policy.
• Legal status to live and work in the US in your own right, from time of application. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
   

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Budget management experience (not essential; training available).
• Program management experience and/or familiarity (not essential; training available).
• Familiarity with contact management systems, (i.e. Salesforce) and office management tools (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Experience working or interning for a government/international/non-profit organisation or similar.
   

Other benefits and conditions of employment

US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US has restrictions on the type of visas our non-diplomatic staff may hold. If you are not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident, or the dependent of a diplomat (with an EAD card), you may not be eligible for employment with the UK government. We cannot accept student Visas (J1, F or M) nor other forms of work Visas (I, H, P). If you hold a work visa it is best to check on your eligibility to work for a foreign government before applying for a position.

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

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

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.).

The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.

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.

Working patterns

This role is in-person and full-time at 40 hours a week. Please note that occasional out of hours work may be required (ex. to support on evening events).
 

Additional information

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.

Job category

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

Job subcategory

Global Issues Team

Required behaviours

Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

4 June 2025, 23:55 EDT

Grade

Administrative Officer (AO)

Type of position

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week

40

Region

Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories

Country/Territory

United States

Location (City)

Washington

Type of post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

1

Hourly salary

USD $25.79 per hour

Start date

28 July 2025