All UK-based job opportunities at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office are published on this web page.
Fair and open competition are at the centre of FCO recruitment. This is why we do not maintain a database of potential candidates, cannot accept applications on a speculative basis and are unable to hold CVs on file to be considered for future vacancies.
The FCO in London does not recruit to specific overseas posts. Staff employed by our Embassies and High Commissions abroad are recruited directly by overseas posts. Please use our Embassy finder to contact the mission you are interested in working for directly.
If you are interested in secondments to international peacekeeping missions as a Police Officer (retired or serving), please see our international secondment pages for more information. We also have also have civilian roles available.
Our current vacancies are listed below:
Recruitment for the European Fast Stream is now open. Find out more here.
The Diplomatic Service Fast Stream is a graduate programme designed to find the future leaders of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Closing date 30 November.
We seek someone with substantial experience of working in an international arena. You will be a strategic thinker who understands public sector values, the principles of corporate governance, and an empathy for the purpose and values of the Museum.