Are you Denmark's new defence adviser in London?

Are you Denmark's new defense advisor in London?

Do you have a passion for security and defense policy, and wish to contribute to strengthening the cooperation on this between Denmark and a central ally? Do you have international perspective and an interest in promoting Danish interests at an important time? And do you enjoy working with dynamic and dedicated people in a professionally strong environment? Then you should consider applying for the position as defense advisor in London.

About us

Europe stands in a new security policy reality, and the Defence is undergoing a comprehensive strategic transformation that involves a historic strengthening. Denmark and the United Kingdom have close ties and continually work to develop the strong relationship in the field of security and defense policy.

The cooperation with the United Kingdom takes place across all military and emergency preparedness domains. It has evolved significantly in step with the security policy situation and is in these years particularly affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, focus on NATO's northern flank (Arctic) and NATO's efforts to ensure credible deterrence and defense.

About the position

The Defence Department at the Danish Embassy in London plays a central role in the cooperation on security and defense policy between Denmark and the United Kingdom. As a defense advisor you will formally be under the defence attaché but in practice work independently and often in collaboration with the embassy's political section. Your main tasks will be to:

• Keep the Ministry of Defence, the Danish Defence Command and other Danish authorities informed about current defense and security policy issues in the United Kingdom, including positions and expectations for meetings in NATO and other multilateral fora
• Maintain and further develop defence cooperation and the relationships between Denmark and the United Kingdom
• Build and maintain close cooperation with key figures in the British Ministry of Defence as well as other relevant ministries, authorities and defence industry actors
• Gather information and report on British military organization, scale and development
• Provide support for planning and conducting various visits, meetings, courses and similar, including ministerial visits
• Contribute to advising the Danish ambassador to the United Kingdom on defense and security policy matters and, in daily work, closely cooperate with the embassy's political section in coordination with the defence attaché
• Support Danish companies in the defense industry in connection with establishing partnerships and developing contracts related to their work in the United Kingdom

The position is based at the Danish Embassy in London. It is also expected that you will cover relevant developments in defense and security policy in Ireland.

About you

We expect that you have a relevant academic background and experience within the security and defense policy field.

To be considered for the position we value the following qualities

• Broad knowledge of international affairs, including preferably knowledge of and experience with cooperation with the United Kingdom, NATO and/or JEF
• Overview and ability to handle complex situations
• Holistic view and strong analytical skills
• Very good communication skills both written and spoken in Danish and English
• Good diplomatic skills and cultural understanding

As a defense advisor in London you will be responsible for maintaining the existing cooperation with one of Denmark's closest allies at both the political and strategic level. You should also have an eye for development opportunities and potential new collaborations in the defense field that may arise as a result of changes in the general security policy situation as well as in British security policy priorities.

Personally, you are proactive, outgoing and have the ability to handle large and small tasks independently, quickly and efficiently. The position places high demands on your flexibility and adaptability. You also have a talent for building networks and can collaborate with people across different professional and cultural backgrounds.

You will be able to handle complex political issues and conduct yourself diplomatically. It is advantageous if you have experience from the Ministry of Defence's department, the Ministry of Defence's agencies or the Defence Command (NIV I) or from previous international work.

Employment terms

You are educated as an academic and will be hired as a Special Consultant or Chief Consultant under the prevailing academic agreement between the Ministry of Finance and academics in the state. In addition, depending on qualifications there will be opportunities to negotiate allowances. There is an employer-funded pension scheme attached to the position at 18.07%.

During the secondment you will be posted under a special attaché scheme and be subject to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' directives and receive a tax-free relocation allowance.

You will be posted for 3 years with the possibility of extension.

As an employee of the Ministry of Defence there are some special terms. This means, among other things, that you must be security cleared and maintain this throughout your employment period. In addition you must be able to document that your physical health and your teeth are in good condition prior to deployment in international service.

If you are selected for an international mission, please indicate this in your application.

Contact and application

If you want to know more about the position you are welcome to contact the country head for the United Kingdom, authorised representative Tobias Hastrup-Leth, at +45 61 87 14 59 or the defence attaché to the United Kingdom, Rear Admiral Dan Brømsøe Termansen, at +44 7391 010241.

If you have questions about salary and employment terms, you can contact HR Consultant Rikke Frandsen at tel. +45 32 66 57 36.

The position is to be filled from February 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The application deadline is Sunday, October 25, 2026. We expect to hold interviews in week 45.

In the Danish Defence Organization we believe that diversity improves task solving. Therefore we encourage qualified candidates from across the realm to apply for the position, regardless of personal background.

Applications with relevant attachments are sent electronically via the link. We look forward to hearing from you!

Application deadline: Oct 25, 2026

Department: Holmens Kanal 9 1060 Copenhagen K

Location: Abroad