Personal Assistant

A detailed description of the position's responsibility, as well as "How to apply" instructions, can be found at the link below:

https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/25643-IL-Maternity-Cover-Personal-Assistant-to-His-Majesty-s-Ambassador-AO/en-GB

The British Embassy in Israel is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant to His Majesty’s Ambassador.

The Personal Assistant (PA) is responsible for coordinating the team supporting the Ambassador across policy, management and corporate portfolios. They will be required to provide quality control, manage workflows and keep the Ambassador abreast of emerging issues, risks and opportunities. They will also need to work with the Embassy senior leadership team, proactively providing feedback from the Ambassador and ensuring a two-way flow of information that contributes to Embassy priorities.

It is a fast-paced, diverse and exciting role supporting the Ambassador across a wide range of responsibilities in support of the UK’s strategic priorities in Israel.

The Ambassador receives many demands on his time and people will be seeking feedback and direction from the PA. You will need to use your judgement and expertise to assess which issues can be delegated, which are not urgent and can be managed by others, and which need to be escalated to the Ambassador. Through close working with teams across the Embassy you will make recommendations to the Ambassador based on your understanding of each team’s work. You will also need to ensure that the Ambassador’s time is used effectively in support of the UK-Israel Strategic Partnership and Country Business Plan by; quality assuring papers and briefings for meetings; ensuring events and visits are delivered on time.

This role will work directly with the Ambassador within a small private office team. You will also work closely with the Residence Manager, The Political team and the PA for the Deputy Ambassador.

This is a hybrid position, for 9 months from mid-November 2025.