Protocol and Transport Manager

Please note that applications must be submitted through our website via this link:

https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/27313-IL-Protocol-and-Transport-Manager-AO/en-GB

Applications sent through LinkedIn will not be considered.

The British Embassy in Israel has an exciting opportunity for a Protocol and Transport Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated self-starter to play a central role in the administrative support of the British Embassy.

The jobholder will be the main point of contact for requests to and from Israeli Government Offices particularly Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in addition to, direct responsibility for the team of drivers and the Embassy’s fleet of vehicles, transport logistics and related budgets.

Duties and responsibilities: 

Protocol

• Main point of contact at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other government offices/ Embassies in relation to Protocol work including processing visas, relevant applications for diplomatic staff and purchase/import/sale of vehicles
• Lead on entrance and exit of diplomatic staff and support visitor’s arrival by liaison with Ben Gurion Airport and Israel’s land borders
• Lead on customs related work such as clearance of diplomatic vehicles and imports

Transport

• Line Management of five (5) members of the Transport team
• Manage the Transport budget and account for all transport related spend
• Manage Transport logistics including fleet management
• Manage and implement Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and local policies

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis affecting UK Citizens. 

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Excellent communication skills in English and Hebrew, both verbal and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication. 
• Management experience of a team for at least three (3) years.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to develop a strong network of contacts; strong customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills - presenting a professional image of self, the Embassy and the FCDO. Conveying information accurately and concisely.
• Proven organisational and administrative skills - following set procedures and guidelines methodically and accurately without supervision. Sharp eye for detail.
• Proven ability of seeing the big picture, identifying barriers, making effective decisions, solving problems creatively, be flexible and work well under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills – including Outlook, Word, Excel and ability to learn new programmes quickly.

Type of Position  

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week  

37.5

Salary  

13,600 NIS

Start Date  

5 October 2026

The closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 local time on 30 August 2026. Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.