Jill Gallard CMG CVO

Jill Gallard CMG CVO

British Ambassador to Germany

Jill Gallard CMG was appointed British Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany on 11 November 2020. Before joining the Embassy, she was the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Deputy Political Director (2018-2020) and Director of Human Resources (2014-2018). From 2011 to 2014 Jill served as British Ambassador to Portugal.

Since joining the Diplomatic Service in 1991, her career in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office has focussed on Europe with postings in Prague, Madrid and at the European Commission in Brussels. She has also had a wide range of jobs in London, mainly working on the EU and wider Europe. Jill Gallard studied French and Spanish at Edinburgh University. Jill speaks German, fluent French, Spanish and Portuguese, and some Czech.

British Ambassador to Germany

British Embassy Berlin

The British Embassy in Germany maintains and develops relations between the UK and Germany. If you’re in Germany and you need urgent help (for example, you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone has died), call +49 (0) 30 20457 0. If you’re in the UK and worried about a British national in Germany, call 020 7008 1500.

Getting help in Germany

If you need urgent medical help or are a victim of crime, call the local emergency services on 112. Contact your insurance provider if you have one. They will tell you what your policy covers, and what you need to do to make a claim.

In many situations, you will be able to help yourself without needing to contact the British Embassy. Check our guidance on:

• finding English-speaking lawyers, funeral directors and translators and interpreters in Germany
• dealing with a death in Germany
• being arrested in Germany
• getting help if you’re a victim of crime
• what to do if you’re in hospital
• travel advice for Germany