Working for British Embassy Tokyo

General information

The British Embassy Tokyo is part of a world-wide network of Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates, maintaining and developing the relations between the UK and Japan. Our work covers a range of issues including international cooperation in support of our values and working to reduce conflict, building Britain’s prosperity through increased trade and investment in open markets, and supporting British nationals who visit and live in Japan through modern and efficient consular services.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Tokyo or the British Consulate-General in Osaka, 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.

Internships

The British Embassy Tokyo / British Consulate-General Osaka occasionally offers internship opportunities in its diplomatic posts in Tokyo and Osaka as part of the wider FCDO policy promoting internship as a means of encouraging talented people to experience FCDO work, and the challenges of working in foreign affairs. This includes learning how we help business, interact with Japanese decision makers and support British nationals living in Japan. It is ideal for those who wish to broaden their skills and experience in a real-world environment. Internships offered usually run for fourteen to eighteen weeks according to hosting section needs. They are based on a specific project and at the end of the period the hiring manager provides comprehensive feedback on the internship.

To see more about what our interns do, please see the video made by our interns who worked in the Media, Communication and Marketing Team in 2017.

the video

When the opportunity arises, information will be published on FCDO Local Staff vacancies website.