[Hiring] Project Support Officer @UK Ministry of Defence

Role Description

The British Embassy in Athens is looking for a Project Support Officer to work within the Home Office International Operations (HOIO) Team.

About the Role:

• Support the delivery, coordination and oversight of illegal migration and organised immigration crime projects.
• Collaborate across the Embassy network, UK agencies, and local stakeholders to ensure projects are effective, compliant, and aligned with wider policy objectives.
• Contribute to fostering a positive, collaborative working environment across the Embassy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, development and delivery of UK Government-funded projects aligned with OIC priorities.
• Work closely with UK partners including Home Office, National Crime Agency, HM Revenue & Customs and Crown Prosecution Service.
• Liaise with Greek authorities to identify capability needs and shape collaborative project activity.
• Coordinate with policy colleagues to ensure projects align with strategic engagement and policy objectives.
• Support procurement and financial management in line with UK Government rules.
• Monitor and report on project progress, impact and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to maximise the use of funding through new project proposals.
• Support implementation and adapt project activity in response to emerging priorities and Country Business Plan objectives.
• Maintain regular communication with Embassy stakeholders, including the Joint Serious Organised Crime Platform.

Qualifications

• Fluency at C1 level in Greek and English according to the CEFR Framework.
• 2-3 years' experience using IT systems in a professional environment.
• 2 to 3 years' experience working in comms in a multi-agency environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• IT literacy, a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Ms Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience in supporting budget management.
• Flexibility to work extended hours or travel as required.
• The ability to work effectively within a small team and as part of the wider embassy structure.

Requirements

• Experience of working in an international/multilateral environment (desirable).
• Previous administrative experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of the Greek administration and interest in Greek politics, especially in the field of security (desirable).
• Experience and/or certificate in PMO (desirable).

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• 24 days annual leave entitlement (pro-rata for fixed-term contracts).
• Training package and flexible working opportunities.
• Monthly salary of EUR € 2160.59 gross.
• Individual personal development plan agreed with the successful candidate.