Job Posting – Executive Assistant to the Consul-General and Project Management Officer (DEU26.053), Munich

Job Posting – Executive Assistant to the Consul-General and Project Management Officer (DEU26.053), Munich

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 identity, 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. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

Ready to work at the heart of UK–Germany relations? Join us in Munich and become the driving force behind one of the UK Governments most dynamic diplomatic and business teams. If you thrive in a fast‑paced international environment and love making things run smoothly, this role is for you.

Who are we?

The British Consulate General in Munich is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The Consulate General is now looking for an Executive Assistant to the Consul-General and Project Management Officer, based in Munich.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the UK Governments engine for growth, innovation and international collaboration. Our Germany network is one of the largest in Europe, supporting UK companies, attracting investment, and building strategic partnerships across sectors.

Youll be based at the British Consulate‑General in Munich, working closely with the Consul‑General—who is also the Director of Business & Trade Germany—and collaborating with colleagues across Munich, Berlin, London, and the wider Europe network.

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive employer, welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The senior leadership is committed to ensuring that we are a supportive and fair place to work. The Germany Network values are kindness, inclusivity, honesty, professionalism and responsibility. These values guide how we work on a daily basis, and all staff must adhere to them.

Main purpose of the role:

This is a dual‑focused position combining Executive Assistant duties with a strong Project Management Officer function.

As the Executive Assistant (60%), youll ensure the smooth running of the Consul‑Generals office—managing the diary, coordinating briefings, handling enquiries, organising travel and visits, and keeping the Munich office operating efficiently.

As the Project Management Officer (40%), youll support DBT Germanys strategic operations—coordinating meetings, supporting senior leadership engagement, managing internal documentation, analysing business intelligence, organising events, and ensuring seamless delivery of ministerial and senior visits.

You will be a central part of a high‑performing, international team that values collaboration, quality service, and creativity.

What you will do:

Administrative Support (Executive Assistant Support – 60%)

Provide day‑to‑day scheduling support for the Consul‑General, including arranging simple internal and external meetings and keeping diaries up to date.

Assist with preparing and organising documents for meetings, such as collecting briefing papers and formatting presentations.

Support the coordination of visit programmes by arranging logistics such as booking rooms, transport and basic itineraries.