Estates Officer

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 Estates Officer to play a key role in the Estates team.

Ensuring Embassy staff, visitors, and properties remain safe, compliant, and well‑maintained.

If you are organised with excellent administrational skills, this position could be for you. Prior experience in Health & Safety is not mandatory. We’ll be happy to teach you.

Eager to work in an international, dynamic and diverse working environment?

The successful candidate will be part of a team that values professionalism, diversity, and mutual respect. You’ll join a supportive environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in a unique workplace.

** Applications must be submitted directly IL - Estates Officer (AA) - FCDO and not via LinkedIn. Deadline for applications is 17 February 2026.

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Co-ordinate the development of health & safety and fire policies, systems of work and procedures
• Establish a full programme of documented health & safety inspections, audits, and checks
• Ensure that fire safety systems are in place and effective in all properties
• Manage the reporting of health & safety incidents at Post
• Prepare a quarterly update for the Embassy Health and Safety Committee
• Manage a biannual health & safety visit from the Regional Technical Lead
• Complete Health & Safety reports for new properties
• Manage supplier safety and compliance and introducing a permit to work system
• Provide Health and Safety inductions to all new employees
• Manage Embassy Fire Officers and First Aiders
• Coordinate Health & Safety and First Aid Training
• Support estate operations as requested, covering both reactive and planned work
• Process invoices for the Estates team and management of utility accounts
• Provide some admin support to the estates team
• Support the IT team, covering their leave periods
• The day to day job is in English. The job also required holding conversations and reading documents in Hebrew.