Foreign and Commonwealth Office Jobs

Triumph Consultants Ltd has developed a decades-long reputation of recruiting for councils and government departments, including the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Since 2000, we’ve provided quality hires, from new graduates to seasoned professionals, for permanent, interim, and contractual positions. We have the experience and industry knowledge to help launch and advance careers at every level in the public sector.

Jobs at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The FCDO is a ministerial department that promotes national interests, protects the country’s security, reduces poverty, and handles global challenges with international partners. The department is supported by 12 agencies and public bodies.

The department employs around 17,300 staff in its development and diplomatic offices worldwide. FCDO offers a range of career opportunities in areas ranging from foreign policy to development.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career at the centre of world events, a job at the FCDO might be perfect for you. Employees have the opportunity to help create a safer, healthier, and more prosperous society.

Why People Choose Commonwealth Office Jobs

The work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is to forward national interests abroad and project the UK as a positive force in a turbulent world. To the people who choose to work at the FCDO, that mandate is irresistible. FCDO employees regularly cite the high degree of satisfaction they get from their work as the best aspect of Commonwealth Office jobs.

In addition to the personal satisfaction they derive from their work, FCDO staff are well-compensated for their efforts with well-rounded salary and benefits packages that include both short and long-term benefits, variable pay options, location allowances and more including:

• A pension scheme with employer contributions of between 26.6 and 30.3% of your gross salary.
• Up to 30 days of annual leave every year (depending on your length of service).
• 9 Public and Privilege holidays every year.
• On-site gym facilities to help you stay in peak physical condition.
• On-site restaurants and canteens.
• On-site OFSTED-certified nursery.
• Interest-free loans for travel season tickets, bicycles and cars for eligible overseas staff members.
• Leave trading which enables you to buy or sell up to 10 days of annual leave every year.
• Monthly membership to CSMA benefits club with shopping discounts, special rates on car and home insurance, breakdown services, events and more.
• Highly supportive family leave policies for all staff members including maternity, paternity and adoption pay (subject to some qualifying criteria including length of service).
• Flexible working options for certain types of work.
• Long-term sick pay to cover you in the event of extended absence due to illness.
• Location allowances up to £5000.
• Individual performance awards up to £3100.
• Daily allowances for short-term overseas trips.

If the process of pursuing a stimulating, personally rewarding career that places you at the active centre of global events interests you consider Commonwealth Office jobs. The FCDO regularly place near the top of surveys of desirable employers and for the past decade have been in the top 10 of the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers list. If Commonwealth Office jobs interest you, contact the team at Triumph Consultants today.

Our Recruitment Process

Triumph Consultants Ltd gives you all the information and support you need to secure the position that best fits your skill set. Our seamless recruitment method is designed to be efficient and provide satisfactory results:

• Visit our website to create an account and upload your CV.
• Start applying for jobs. Our recruiters will evaluate your CV to determine if you meet the essential requirements of your desired position. If not, we will look for more suitable job listings.
• You will be notified once we’ve come up with appropriate job openings.
• We will transfer your application to a potential employer.
• An interview and final screening will be booked.
• If successful, our team will guide you through the onboarding process with your new employer.

All applications we receive are thoroughly screened and vetted. Rest assured that we do not keep CVs for more than 6 months, nor do we share a candidate’s personal information directly to third parties without their approval.

Work with Dedicated Recruitment Specialists

Triumph Consultants Ltd is always ready to assist candidates and public sector organisations. If you’re interested in working for the FCDO or looking for top talent to join your department, contact our office today.