• Good knowledge of Bruneian government procedures / structures and cultural sensitivities
• Experience of working in or with the UK government – Experience of running events
• Experience of managing a project or / and a budget

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

The British High Commission is committed to supporting staff development.  You will have access to an extensive range of in-house training opportunities, mostly on-line, as part of the wider Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office learning and development package. Some travel to regional conferences or training can be expected and there may be the opportunity for a visit to the UK as part of your learning and development.

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks and local labour requirements. Staff who are locally recruited by the British High Commission are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

Working patterns: 

Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30
Friday                        08:00 – 12:00

We encourage staff to work flexibly to suit their own personal needs in parallel to the requirements of the job. Some aspect of the role will need you to be in the office at certain times. We provide a laptop and phone for use outside of the High Commission and when travelling.

In crisis/emergency situations work as required to support the response (sometimes on a shift pattern working unsociable hours)

The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the  next stage.
 
Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.  If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Foreign Nationals, with assistance from the High Commission, must be able to obtain a permit to work in Brunei in order to apply.

Visa/Passport Requirement:   No specific requirement/holds or must be able to secure a local work permit
Security Clearance: Official

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

The UK and Brunei celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations this year. The long-standing friendship between our countries is underpinned by our shared history, our close education ties and strong government-to-government and people-to-people links. Defence ties are of particular significance, with Brunei Darussalam hosting British Forces Brunei, supporting security and prosperity in the region. In 2021 the UK became an ASEAN Dialogue Partner, and the UK and Brunei launched a Strategic Dialogue. The last three years has seen our bilateral relationship become ever closer and the British High Commission has increased in staff numbers due to the broadening work areas – this is an exciting time to join our mission. August 2024 sees the arrival of our new High Commissioner – our first female Head of Mission and you will have a key role in supporting her to settle in. You will also have the opportunity to determine the shape and ways of working of the Executive Office with her. The EA is a pivotal role within the High Commission – you will be at the centre of the action and will make an important contribution to the running of the office. Our style is very inclusive; the High Commissioner and the High Commission team will value your opinions and ideas. 

The British High Commission is a “happy, high performing and creative” team. We expect all staff to actively demonstrate respect, kindness and cultural sensitivity. We are inclusive, we get to know each other, and value our diversity and the contribution we each bring. We are fair, act with integrity, and tackle inequality and unacceptable behaviour.