The vacant position is as Personal Assistant to the Ambassador:
Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Organise the Ambassador’s calendar
- Assess incoming requests and invitations, and advise the Ambassador, drawing on knowledge of protocol and priorities
- Support the management of the Deputy Head of Mission’s calendar
- Support the Chargé d’Affaires when acting for the Ambassador
- Organise the event calendar for the Ambassador’s residence
- Arrange meetings
- Support and coordinate input from relevant colleagues for the Ambassador (briefings, speeches etc.)
- Assist in preparing guest lists, table plans etc.
- Arrange travel for the Ambassador, including programmes and logistics
- Liaise with the residence service staff
- Responsible for diplomatic couriers
- Archive relevant files in line with the Embassy routines
- Arrange certain high-level visits and liaise with UK authorities and Embassy colleagues
- Other tasks may be added to the position
Qualifications
- Essential criteria
- Fluency (written and spoken) in English
- Preferably fluent (written and spoken) in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language
- Good knowledge of computer applications
- Relevant higher education (e.g. university degree). Extensive relevant experience may compensate for a lack of higher education
- Eligibility for security clearance in Norway
Personal qualifications and qualities
We are looking for service-minded individual with ability to work structured, independently, and efficiently as team player. We seek someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills who demonstrates cultural awareness and sensitivity, integrity, and a professional approach to their work.
Terms and conditions
- Full-time position
- Salary £45 000 to £55 000 gross per year depending on experience and skills
- Working days: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Workplace: Norwegian Embassy, 25 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8 QD
- If not a UK citizen, the successful candidates must hold a valid residency in the UK
- Commencement date: 4 January 2027
How to apply
Your application should be submitted to The Royal Norwegian Embassy in London by e-mail to London.Stillinger@mfa.no
- CV, motivation letter, reference letter from former employer(s), education/course certificate(s)
- Detailed information regarding level of English, Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, oral and written
- Nationality and residency status in UK
- Information on notice period of present employer
Please mark the subject field with: “AMBASSADOR’S PA 2026 – your name”
Deadline: 15 November 2026
Any enquiries please send e-mail to London.Stillinger@mfa.no