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View Vacancy – On Call Receptionist (TUR24.241)
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
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Reception
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Who are we:
The British Consulate General in Istanbul is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are now recruiting an On-call Receptionist/ Corporate Services Assistant who will be covering the reception and acting as the front face of the British Consulate General; meeting and greeting all staff and visitors both in person and on the telephone when the main Receptionist/C.S.A. is away.
The role will encompass:
- Operating the Consulate General’s switchboard
- General Receptionist Duties – meet and greet visitors to the Consulate General, inform relevant sections of their arrival promptly
- Sort official incoming and outgoing mail, handle courier requests
- Manage, order and monitor stationary for all departments
- Managing stationery stock, machinery and mobile phone inventories
- Assist the Corporate Services Officer in ad-hoc duties
- Other ad hoc administrative duties as required by the Corporate Services Manager
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Our ideal candidate has:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in English and Turkish (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*)
- Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks to an agreed standard
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes
- Excellent time-management habits
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Good to have:
- Translation skills (English to Turkish and Turkish to English)
- Previous office administration experience in an international environment
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Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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30 June 2024
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Administrative Assistant (AA)
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Permanent, Part-Time
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Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
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Turkiye
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Istanbul
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British Consulate General
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22 July 2024
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This is a part-time, permanent contract for an on-call roll.
The salary for this position is 1,250 gross paid per hour in USD, AA level (this is the full monthly gross salary, actual salary will be calculated based on the actual working days). Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkiye. The British Consulate General does not sponsor for work permits.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months.
Staff recruited locally by the British Consulate General in Istanbul are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law.
British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. We are committed to developing a learning organisation that enhances business performance, maximises our staff’s potential and encourages staff innovation and development.
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Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
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British Consulate General
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