British Embassy Budapest
Budapest
Br.797e Ft havibér
Responsibilities
The British Embassy in Hungary is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas, and it is now seeking a Post Security and Transport Manager to primarily ensure the efficient and effective day-to-day management of security and transport services at the Embassy.
Main purpose of job:
The position plays a vital role in the provision of the platform that supports the effective and efficient delivery of the Embassy’s Country Plan and is a key corporate support role with a strong focus on supervision of physical security, transport management and logistical and health and safety support across the Embassy. The job holder will act as the line manager to the IT Support and Corporate Services officer who is responsible for IT services at the Embassy, general Corporate Services administration and Health & Safety functions, and the transport team of two drivers. The position directly reports to the Head of Corporate Services (HCS) and is tasked on security matters by the Post Security Officer or Deputy (PSO/DPSO) and the Regional Security Adviser (RSA).
Roles and responsibilities:
Security
The jobholder is responsible for the physical security of the British Embassy building and official/private residences, as well as providing security advice to all staff and dependants of UK diplomats working at the Embassy. He/she will be the first point of contact for the Security Guarding Company ensure the provision of services in line with the contract and will supervise the security guards. The Job Holder builds and maintains a network of key contacts and overseas local policy and practices related to security.
Transport
The jobholder is responsible for the efficient management of the transport pool, scheduling of drivers and vehicles to meet the operational demands of the Embassy. This position requires excellent fleet management skills to ensure maintenance scheduling and repairs are completed in an efficient manner and to the highest standards. The role also requires the incumbent to display excellent financial management of the transport budget. There may be occasions when the Job Holder will be required to drive official vehicles.
Line management
Tasking of the IT Support and Corporate Officer to ensure the efficient and secure local delivery of IT facilities to all staff at Post, as well as making sure appropriate Health & Safety measures are well managed. Line management of the two drivers to ensure efficient, safe and professional delivery of transport services.
Other roles:
- Act as the Embassy’s Building Incident Co-ordinator and Embassy Fire Safety Manager to ensure emergency procedures are reviewed, staff are aware of their responsibilities and any required changes are implemented.
- Deputise for other staff in the Corporate Services team to cover absences.
- Support the Embassy’s response to any crisis, as required.
Requirements
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Our Ideal Candidate Shows:
- Full professional proficiency in Hungarian and English (written and spoken, minimum C1 for CEFR framework);
- Minimum 2 years of line management experience;
- Some previous experience in security sector or similar;
- Strong administration and organisational skills;
- Team player, yet able to work independently;
- Strong initiative and ability to effectively respond to changing workloads and priorities;
- Experience of Microsoft applications – Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel;
- A valid driving licence and regular driving experience.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Nice to have:
- Professional qualification in security management;
- An interest in domestic and international current affairs and security implications;
- Experience of and/or interest in IT security.
Required behaviours
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service
Application deadline
31 August 2025
Grade
Executive Officer (EO)
Type of Position
Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week
35
Region
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Country/Territory
Hungary
Location (City)
Budapest
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Salary Currency
HUF
Salary
797,342
Type of Salary
monthly
Start Date
3 November 2025
Other benefits and conditions of employment
This opportunity is for a full-time, permanent contract, of 35 hours net per week, from Monday to Friday.
The gross salary for this position is HUF 797,342 gross per month payable 12 times per year.
Learning & Development:
- Security Manager course;
- Health and safety course;
- Fire Safety manager course;
- Evasive driving course;
- The British Embassy Budapest offers a wide range of other development opportunities, including shadowing other teams, mentoring and interactive Learning and Development sessions, as supported by the wider FCDO training offer.
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance. You must have pre-existing work authorisation for Hungary in order to apply.
The start date mentioned in the advert is just an expected start date. The appointment can start earlier or later depending on several factors.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to Hungarian employment law.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Hungary and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
Additional information
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
Company info
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.
Job Category
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory
Security
