• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in public speaking duties
• Experience of managing outreach programmes including undertaking a wide variety of public speaking duties
• A valid driving licence
• A good knowledge of multi-cultural Britain, its language, and geography.

The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and an enriching learning and development opportunities.

Learning and development opportunities not limited to:

•    Core Consular Mandatory Training: A range of self-study, virtual and face to face learning will be provided to guide new entrants through Consular fundamentals towards developing their expertise. The learning offer is extensive and comprehensive so a structured pathway of mandatory and recommended training will be provided as part of the induction programme. 

•    FCDO Training: There are a number of courses that ALL FCDO STAFF must complete which cover a range of topics including but not limited to; Data Protection Regulation, Safeguarding, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Safety and other modules as set out on the FCDO’s training pathway for Consular Officers at the time of hiring. 

The Consular Learning Offer aims to encourage the continuous professional development of our staff through varied and challenging learning products and events relevant to their role, keeping pace with policy and operational developments, and to enable new consular staff to develop core consular skills and knowledge through solid induction, foundation and practitioner level learning.  

The role brings the opportunity to acquire knowledge of consular policy and practice. In addition, it offers the chance to develop widely applicable skills; e.g. networking, presentation skills and effective prioritisation. 

The Americas Consular Network places great emphasis on promoting learning and development. Additional L & D opportunities are presented for bidding on a regular basis through both the Post and Consular L & D programmes. 

Flexible working is not automatically applicable due to the frontline nature of the role.  The nature of the role means that the successful candidate should be prepared to work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week, up to 5 days if operationally required. Until probation is successfully completed, the officer will be required to report to the office 5 days week unless specifically agreed.  

• Applicants must have the independent right to reside and work in Barbados.
• The period of probation for this role is six months, though the British High Commission reserves the right to extend this period in order to fairly assess performance.
• Full induction and coaching will be arranged for the successful applicant.
• A comprehensive mandatory pension plan is offered after successful completion of the probation period. Subject to plan provider approver, group medical coverage is offered after the first month of service.
• Core office hours are 7.45am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 1.00pm on Fridays.
• Annual leave entitlement is 16 days rising to 20 days after one year of service. A combination of up to 14 UK and local public holiday days are also observed.

The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate initiative and make difficult decisions independently; in a calm manner. Organisational skills are essential, as well as accuracy and attention to detail. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritise and exercise judgement in areas which fall within established practices and procedures for example, prison and hospital visiting, and take forward a broad range of other casework.

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.  If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.