Working for British High Commission Colombo

General information

We thank you for your interest in British High Commission as a potential employer. The British High Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British High Commission in Colombo or one of the other UK delegations, UKTI offices, other government departments or consulates in Sri Lanka, 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.

The British High Commission in Colombo will never ask you to pay any fees or money for any part of the recruitment process.