The British High Commission in Nicosia is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Consular Officer.

The main purpose of the job is to provide high quality, professional and efficient consular services to both visiting and resident British nationals in Cyprus. Be a fully engaged and proactive member of the Nicosia consular team, the Greece/Cyprus and wider Europe South Networks, to contribute to the achievement of business plan objectives and full Consular Strategy delivery.

The role will involve providing support both in person and remotely, liaising and building relationships with local Cypriot authorities including, but not limited to, the police, social services and hospitals as well as local tourism sector stakeholders.  We are looking for a dynamic, well-organised person with a passion for customer service to offer clear guidance and assistance to British nationals. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Providing consular support (including occasionally out of hours) to vulnerable British nationals including:

         – Vulnerable elderly people

         – Those with mental health issues

         – Victims of crime including  victims of rape, sexual assault and domestic violence

         – Those arrested or detained

         – Those in hospital

• Providing Emergency Travel Documents.
• Travel to offer face to face support to British nationals and to provide resilience to other consular teams where required.
• Taking part in proactive projects to prevent or mitigate situations which British nationals become in need on Consular assistance.
• To support the consular effort and the British High Commission during periods of consular, or broader, crisis situations.
• Building and maintain a good working network of stakeholders.