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International remote working is where an employee performs their role from a country that is different to their contractual home country. This may be for a short period (e.g. a couple of days) or for a longer period. This is…

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) review 2022: consultation The government has published a green paper on the future of the SEND system and is undertaking a public consultation on the proposals which includes an online survey. International HR will…

We are accepting applications for 2 Non-Executive Director (NED) positions at the DSFA, these are unpaid roles. We welcome applications from anyone in the DSFA community or external candidates and hope to recruit one currently residing in the UK and…

Message from the PUS, Sir Philip Barton: Thank you to all of your children who took part in this year’s Globalmile design competition.  There were many creative and inspiring contributions showcasing the wonderful artistic skills and enormous enthusiasm among all…

We are looking for a new Family Support Adviser - deadline extended!    The Family Support Adviser plays a key role in supporting partners, families and single parents officers with concerns that arise while in the UK or overseas.  …

EUFASA, an umbrella association of foreign service partners' and spouses' associations in Europe, is conducting a study of foreign service partners and spouses to see how they are doing currently. The results will be shared with Ministries of Foreign Affairs…

From January 2023 stamps that say '1st' or '2nd' class on them are going to be unusable. Royal Mail is moving to a new bar code system, which these current stamps do not have. So if you have a stash…

Monday 21 March is World Down Syndrome Day. It is a global awareness day, that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The DSFA team will be joining in by wearing our brightly coloured mismatched socks, like Amanda…

D6 Full Time Sensitivity Reviewers FCDO Services From diplomacy to consular protection, the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is complex and sensitive – and so are the FCDO historical file records. Working within FCDO Services, Sensitivity Reviewers…

As ever, the DSFA are keen for you to find the right job for you. Geraldine McKendrick, our Careers Adviser is constantly scouring the internet and her network to hunt out current opportunities.   Fundraising and Engagement Lead at Crosslight…