Job Posting – Climate and Global Issues Policy Officer (DEU26-003091), Berlin

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.

Who are we? 

The British Embassy in Berlin is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The Embassy is now looking for a Climate and Global Issues Policy Officer based in Berlin.

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive employer, welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The senior leadership is committed to ensuring that we are a supportive and fair place to work. The Germany Network values are kindness, inclusivity, honesty, professionalism and responsibility. These values guide how we work on a daily basis, and all staff must adhere to them. 

Main purpose of job:

This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to some of the most important global challenges facing the UK and Germany. You will support the British Embassy’s work on climate and wider global economic issues, helping deliver the UK Government’s Plan for Change and the Clean Energy Mission, including progress towards Clean Power 2030 and the transition to Net Zero by 2050.

Partnership with Germany, cemented through last year’s Kensington Treaty, sits at the heart of this work. You will help deepen this partnership by advancing joint climate action, including by working to embed climate action at the core of foreign policy. You will help to strengthen shared economic security and support opportunities that raise living standards and enhance national and international prosperity.

A key part of the role is coordinating cooperation between the UK and German governments and taking forward bilateral projects linked to the Treaty and to wider international priorities. You will monitor developments in Germany, represent UK policy in Berlin, and build a broad network across politics, business, academia and civil society. Working closely with colleagues in London, the Embassy, and the Department for Business and Trade, you will help ensure UK messages are aligned, evidence‑based and influential.

The role is varied, fast‑paced and outward‑facing. You will be supported to work flexibly, develop expertise, and play a meaningful role in shaping the UK–Germany relationship on climate, economic and global issues, all within an inclusive Embassy culture where diverse perspectives are valued. You will also be required to be agile and take on other tasks and roles as required, responding to the changing demands and pressures.

Roles and responsibilities:

You will support the Germany Network on growth, energy and climate by engaging the German Government on:

• Climate diplomacy and international leadership – deliver the UK–Germany climate diplomacy dialogue, run joint initiatives and third country engagement ahead of UN climate summits, and promote cooperation on climate security and coordinated global action.
• Global issues coordination – improve coordination on shared economic concerns, deliver Kensington Treaty projects. and contribute to rapid, well joined up responses to potential crises.
• UK–EU climate cooperation – engage Germany on EU policy (e.g., emissions trading, the carbon border adjustment mechanism, future targets) and run policy exchanges that inform UK positions.
• Clean growth and investment – support priority economic objectives and targeted campaigns, including work on agricultural and SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) policy.

To deliver these goals, you will:

• Support Whitehall colleagues by advising on German priorities and perspectives, including concise briefing for ministers and senior officials.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with German stakeholders (ministries, parliament, think tanks, business and civil society) to promote UK climate priorities and aligned messaging.
• Track and explain key German policy debates and trends; share timely, clear reporting with colleagues in Berlin and London.
• Monitor Germany’s work with regional partners and its influence in the EU and wider Europe on relevant issues.
• Plan and deliver ministerial and official visits (agendas, logistics, and coordination with communications colleagues).
• Design and run Embassy events that support policy aims and stakeholder engagement.
  Work with trade and investment colleagues and other teams to support the Network’s wider objectives.
• Contribute to corporate Embassy activity, including crisis work, and help foster an inclusive, respectful team culture.
• Stay flexible and adapt as team and Embassy priorities evolve.

Any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the wider work of the Embassy, including crisis work.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Our Ideal Candidate shows: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, for instance, Public Policy, Public Administration,
• International Relations, Climate and Environment Science, etc.
• A minimum of 3+ years of professional experience working on climate, economic and/or energy policy or international relations
• Proficiency in English and German (both written and spoken, at C1 level for CEFR framework*);
• Strong IT skills, especially standard MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) and an openness to using AI (Copilot).
• The ability to work independently but also with colleagues and contacts in the immediate and wider teams as appropriate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of German politics and policy relating to the role.
• Fundamental understanding of UK politics and policy relating to the role.

Nice to have:

• Experience working in climate policy
• Experience working for a government organisations (this includes diplomatic missions or UK/EU governments and/or with German federal government, international organizations or agencies.
• Experience organising events and senior visits.
• Strong understanding of energy policy, international trade, the economics of renewables or a field of study related to the role.
• Knowledge of the European Union and its institutions, and/or of the Bundestag or German Federal Government ministries (in particular, those relevant to this role).
• Experience of managing diverse and senior level relationships.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.