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The British Embassy situated in Dubai serves as a primary link for maintaining and advancing the multifaceted relationship shared between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. This diplomatic mission functions under the broader umbrella of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, focusing on a range of political and practical collaborative efforts. A significant milestone in this bilateral journey occurred in September 2021 with the introduction of the Partnership for the Future framework. This ambitious initiative was designed to fortify the long-standing and historical ties between the two nations, ensuring a unified approach to global challenges while simultaneously enhancing regional security and economic prosperity through a steady exchange of expertise and innovation.

While the embassy works diligently on high-level diplomacy, it also provides a framework for British citizens navigating life or travel within the region. Current official guidance suggests that individuals should limit their movement to essential travel only. For those British nationals currently residing within the United Arab Emirates, the government strongly encourages formal registration to ensure they remain connected to official updates and support systems. Information regarding the latest developments and joint ventures between these two countries is frequently updated on the dedicated news platforms managed by the UK government.

In instances where immediate assistance is required, such as medical emergencies or criminal incidents, the first point of contact should always be the local emergency responders, reachable by dialing 112. Furthermore, individuals are advised to engage with their private insurance providers to clarify coverage details and streamline any necessary claims. In many common scenarios, travelers and residents can resolve issues independently by utilizing comprehensive online resources. These digital guides offer assistance on various practical matters, including locating English-speaking legal professionals, funeral directors, or qualified translators. There is also extensive documentation available for those dealing with more complex situations such as a death in the family, legal arrests, or hospitalization while abroad.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office step in to provide direct support when local resources are insufficient to meet a person’s needs. The priority for this assistance is consistently directed toward the most vulnerable individuals or those facing severe crises, such as serious injury or the loss of a loved one. For those experiencing passport issues, the embassy facilitates the application for emergency travel documents, which are essential for those who must travel urgently but possess a lost, stolen, or damaged passport. If a trip is scheduled further in the future, standard replacement procedures should be followed, though reporting a missing passport remains a critical requirement regardless of travel plans.

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It is important to clarify that the British Embassy in Dubai does not handle visa processing or provide specific consultations regarding entry into the United Kingdom. All inquiries related to visa applications, status updates, or eligibility must be directed to UK Visas and Immigration. It should also be noted that holding a Schengen visa or a residency permit from another country does not automatically grant entry into the UK, and travelers must verify their specific requirements through official channels.

Beyond emergency aid, the mission offers a variety of notarial and documentary services. Comprehensive guidance is also available for those looking to build a life in the Emirates, covering aspects of employment, education, and general residency. While the Dubai office handles a significant portion of these duties, a separate embassy is also maintained in Abu Dhabi to ensure broad coverage across the Emirates. The diplomatic team is led by prominent officials including British Consul General Sarah Mooney and British Ambassador Edward Hobart, both of whom oversee the mission’s strategic goals. The embassy, located on Al Seef Road in Bur Dubai, operates strictly by appointment for public access. Those requiring urgent contact are encouraged to use the official online enquiry forms provided by the government to ensure their concerns are addressed promptly by the appropriate department.

Open Positions & Qualifications

Open Position: Human Resources Manager

Job Category  

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services) Job Subcategory  

HR Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

The British Embassy in the UAE has a vacancy for a Human Resources Manager, job grade Executive Officer (EO). This role is for a fixed-term contract until 30 April 2027 to cover for Maternity and will be based in Dubai.

The jobholder will report into the Deputy Director of Corporate Services and will lead the delivery of the Embassy’s HR function as well as key HR and OD related workstreams and projects. This is a key team manager role within the Embassy’s Corporate Services team with line management responsibility.

The jobholder will lead a small team who are the main source of HR-related advice for over three hundred locally employed Country Based Staff (CBS). The jobholder will be guided and supported by a regional HR Hub and will be responsible for ensuring all HR processes and decisions are compliant with FCDO policies and UAE Labour Law.

The role calls for an experienced and qualified Human Resources professional, with the ability to problem solve, make effective decisions and drive continuous improvement in HR delivery.

The FCDO is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We do not discriminate on any basis, including categories protected by law. In keeping with the FCDO’s commitment to disability inclusion in the workplace, hiring managers must incorporate the principles set out in the FCDO Disability Confident scheme job applications in the CBS recruitment process.  Our CBS are recruited by Missions in-country in line with local employment laws.

Duties and responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Leadership 30%

• Lead the delivery of Human Resource services and people-related initiatives against the local Corporate Services Charter, Country Business Plan and People Strategy.
• Be a trusted advisor to local leadership and partners on the platform, building key relationships with leaders across the Embassy, including the wider Corporate Services team, Staff Committees, Staff Networks and the Country Based Staff Association to ensure a joined-up and informed approach to the delivery of people related matters.
• Horizon scan to enable proactive resource management within the HR team and actively plan and prioritise delivery of HR services and projects in alignment with Embassy objectives and risks.
• Seek out new and effective ways to improve organisational HR, OD and Learning and Development initiatives, with prioritisation placed on continuous improvement.
• Contribute to in-house advocacy to ensure Human Resource policies are aligned to global and local requirements and understood by all partners on the platform. 

Delivery 30%

• Work closely with the HR hub to manage elements of staff recruitment as well as taking a lead on staff onboarding and induction, contract management, payroll and salaries, medical insurance cover and other staff employment matters.
• Lead on the overall employer proposition, including terms and conditions of service, pay, benefits for staff and staff reward and recognition, ensuring compliance with local labour law.
• Direct management of Human Resource initiatives and issues, together with the regional HR hub, ensuring that UK and local standards are met through planned and reactive management; and in compliance with corporate procedures, including local and UK regulations and policy.
• Deliver through and actively update on HR function delivery via the appropriate Embassy governance, with the active management, mitigation and escalation of issues and risks. 

Management 30%

• Provide guidance and support on sensitive HR matters for staff, including management issues, dispute resolution and performance management, engaging with the regional HR hub, Country Based Staff Association and the Ambassador’s Honorary Legal Advisory where required.
• Line management of two HR staff to ensure effective delivery of HR-related matters.
• Managing and overseeing the HR team’s workloads, defining work methods, monitoring workflow and ensuring active prioritisation takes place.

Resilience 10%

• Take on an active role in Embassy wide crisis response.
• Ensure cross-training within the Corporate Services team to provide resilience to overall team delivery.

Resources Managed

•  Direct line management of 2 employees.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. 

Key behaviours required:

• Making Effective Decisions: Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
• Developing Self and Others: Focus on continuous learning and development for self, others and the organisation as a whole.
• Communicating and Influencing:Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity, and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses, and opinions of others.
• Managing a Quality Service: Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise, and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.

Eligibility:

• Applications will only be considered from those who are currently residing in the UAE.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Proven experience working in HR Management level in a complex organisation.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience/qualification.
• Fluent in English, both written and oral.
• Strong understanding of UAE Labour Law.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in presenting and briefing senior leaders.
• Excellent team management and line management skills.
• Ability to review complex information and make sound judgments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Excellent computer & IT skills (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills).

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Experience of working in a similar public sector organisation.
• Experience of working across teams based in different locations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Apps.

Required behaviours  

Communicating and Influencing, Developing Self and Others, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service Application deadline  

24 May 2026 Grade  

Executive Officer (EO) Type of Position  

Full-time, Fixed Term Working hours per week  

40 Duration of Post  

9 months Region  

Middle East & North Africa Country/Territory  

United Arab Emirates Location (City)  

Dubai Type of Post  

British Embassy Number of vacancies  

1 Salary Currency  

AED Salary  

16,492 Type of Salary  

monthly Start Date  

13 July 2026 End Date  

30 April 2027 Other benefits and conditions of employment  

Working hours and remuneration:

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, which includes 25 days of leave per annum (calculated pro-rata).

The salary for this role is AED 16,492 per month. The Salary is non-negotiable.

There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

This role is for a full-time employment, on a fixed term contract basis until 30 April 2027 to cover for Maternity and is subject to six (6) months’ probationary period. The contract may be extended, subject to satisfactory performance and on on-going business requirement.

The Embassy is open from Monday to Friday from 0700 to 1800 hrs.  The Employee’s normal weekly working hours are forty (40) Monday to Friday (inclusive). This is inclusive of one-hour paid rest break for each five (5) hours worked; the timing of the rest break shall be approved by the Employee’s Line Manager and in accordance with operational requirements.

Whilst the role will be based in Dubai, it will cover both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and the jobholder will be required to visit the Embassy in the other emirate frequently.

The Embassy has an active Learning and Development Committee, and the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff to develop personally and professionally. The 70/20/10 learning and development model is applied in a flexible manner, with extensive informal and formal opportunities readily available. 

The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy’s sponsorship. Individuals holding Golden visas will need to cancel them prior to transferring to Embassy sponsorship.  Additional information  

How to apply:

Interested candidates must ensure that the following is fully completed:  

1. Fully completed online application form which must include:
2. Fully completed education details and employment history
3. Fully completed experience, professional skills and behaviour-based sections in the online application form.

Please note: It is mandatory that all applicants complete the online application form including the employment and educational details, technical, skills and experience sections and the behaviour-based questions. Applications that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered whilst shortlisting for the next stage.  

Closing date for applications is at 23:55 UAE local time on 24 May 2026. 

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. 

Internal candidates (i.e., those employed by the British Embassies in Abu Dhabi & Dubai) applying for this position are advised to inform their current line managers upon submission of their application. 

Process: 

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two-three months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates’ profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption. 

Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted. 

The start date mentioned in the job advert is tentative and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures before employment can begin. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances. 

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.  If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate. 

The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.The British Embassy Dubai is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference

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