Working for UK Mission to the European Union
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)


General information

The UK Mission to the European Union (UKMis), based in Brussels, offers employees a range of challenging, varied and interesting career opportunities. Our daily work relies on the input of dedicated individuals who engage on many different topics and activities. We seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds and nationalities who bring their own talents to the role.

Civil Service recruitment

Many of our staff are recruited from the UK Civil Service, not only through the diplomatic service, but from the full range of government departments. On the UK Civil Service website (http://www.civilservice.gov.uk), you may find more information about the range of work that civil servants do and the vast career opportunities available.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at UKMis Brussels or one of the other UK delegations, DIT offices, other government departments or consulates in Belgium, please visit the FCDO Country Based Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate)

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the ‘Country/Territory’ field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

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, 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.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law. Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Belgium and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

All appointments are made on merit following the recruitment process, including interviews and security clearance. We consider all applications and invite a selection of candidates for interview. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Interviews may include questions on competencies, behaviours, experience, abilities and technical skills relevant to a job, as well as a short practical exercise testing specific skills required for each role.

Opportunities are also regularly advertised on our Twitter (https://twitter.com/ukmisbrussels) feed.

Internships

The UK Missions in Belgium offer paid internship places which are advertised openly on our careers website. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We do not offer any exclusive arrangements or ad-hoc agreements with any academic institution or similar organisation for the provision of internships, which would exclude other eligible candidates from accessing the advertised opportunity.

Working with the UK Mission: The events Diversity Pledge

The UK Mission to the EU pledges to host inclusive events with panellists from diverse backgrounds. We aim to ensure that UKMis-hosted panels better represent all aspects of diversity of the UK and project norms around diversity and inclusion of underrepresented voices on panels of experts. Our pledge (https://x.com/UKMisBrussels/status/1719338682266824910?s=20) reflects our core values, our ambition for equality.