The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office pursues national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. It promotes the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK’s security, defends values, reduces poverty and tackles global challenges with its international partners.  

The FCDO is the UK government department responsible for protecting and promoting British interests around the world. They work in the UK and in 178 countries and territories. 

They employ a diverse range of talented people capable of delivering to a high standard, often under pressure and sometimes in difficult places. FCDO wants the modern FCDO to reflect the very best of 21st-century Britain. They encourage applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background or circumstances. 

They welcome applications from all parts of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or background. FCDO is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that they do. They encourage and support all staff to realize their potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. 

In return, FCDO guarantees a fascinating, personally rewarding career at the centre of world events. They regularly score highly in surveys of ‘employers graduates would most like to work for’. The Civil Service has been in the top 10 of the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers over the last decade.