Working for British Embassy Paris

Find out more about work opportunities at the British Embassy and the British consulates in France.

General information

The British Embassy is responsible for pursuing the United Kingdom’s foreign policy objectives in France and for the continuing diplomatic relationship between the two countries, as well as the protection of British nationals in France. To do this, we currently employ approx 270 staff across our network in France.

This page lists current opportunities for employment with the Embassy. Applicants who are not citizens of an EU country will have to provide proof of their legal right to reside and work in France.

Unsolicited applications / work experience

The embassy does not offer work experience opportunities.

We cannot reply to all unsolicited requests for work. Only candidates applying for a specific position and invited for an interview will be contacted.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Paris or one of the other UK delegations, DIT offices, other government departments or consulates in France, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

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