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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
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Corporate Services Support
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Who are we:
The British Embassy in Yerevan is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Support the Embassy’s work by delivering high‑quality administrative and logistical coordination for official visits, events, and strategic engagements. The role will play a key part in helping the Embassy prepare for major international activity, including support to the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17), which Armenia will host in 2026. The jobholder will work closely with internal teams and cross‑government partners to ensure smooth planning, accurate information management, and effective delivery of Embassy priorities.
Ready to play a key role in supporting major international events and high‑level visits at the Embassy?
Administrative Support (50%)
- Coordinate high‑level visits and work closely with cross‑government stakeholders.
- Liaise with contacts to arrange meetings, activities, and visit programmes.
- Collect, organise, and maintain accurate records and information.
- Manage and update the forward look, ensuring planned visits and key details are reflected in a timely manner.
- Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, hotels, transport providers, and other suppliers.
- Process payments using the Embassy credit card.
Logistics Support (30%)
- Arrange travel logistics, including transport, accommodation, and related requirements.
- Provide flexible support in planning and coordinating conferences, events, and similar activities.
- Attend venues as needed to oversee arrangements and ensure smooth delivery.
- Support setup and breakdown of events, ensuring compliance with requirements.
Records & Information Management (20%)
- Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records of bookings, invoices, payments, and logistical arrangements.
- Keep information current, well‑organised, and compliant with internal processes.
- Track expenditure, bookings, and event‑related documentation.
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Our ideal candidate shows:
- fluency in English at C1 level (CEFR) or equivalent, and fluent Armenian C1.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in administrative or customer‑facing roles.
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Confident communicator with stakeholders.
- Proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Able to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines.
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Nice to have:
- Interest in climate change, biodiversity, and wider environmental policy issues.
- Experience working with international organisations, diplomatic missions, or multinational teams.
- Experience supporting or delivering events, conferences, or official visits.
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Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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8 April 2026
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Administrative Assistant (AA)
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Full-time, Temporary, Fixed Term
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35 hours net per week
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8 months
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Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
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Armenia
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Yerevan
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British Embassy
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AMD
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646,536 AMD gross per month (paid x12)
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11 May 2026
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This is a full-time and fixed-term contract for 8 months of 35 hours net per week (Monday to Friday) from 09:00 to 17:00. Flexible working is available based on Manager approval and the requirements of the role.
The gross monthly salary is 646,536 AMD, non-negotiable (paid x12 instalments yearly).
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.
The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation to work in Armenia, in order to apply. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Armenia are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Armenian employment law.
The British Embassy Yerevan has a year-round focus on Learning and Development. All staff are encouraged to take an active role in their own development. Time will be made available for training courses, teach-ins, online and face to face opportunities to learn, not only about the specific role, but also more about diplomatic work of the HM Government globally. The Economic Projects Officer will be expected to complete mandatory training to support their induction and encouraged to seek further opportunities to develop their skills in programme management (particularly adaptive management) and economic analysis.
The start date mentioned in the advert is just an expected start date. The appointment can start earlier or later depending on several factors.
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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 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 ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
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