View Vacancy – Corporate and Consular Support Officer (RUS24.143)

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View Vacancy – Corporate and Consular Support Officer (RUS24.143)


The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, 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.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)

Consular

The British Consulate in Ekaterinburg is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is the UK’s only diplomatic mission in Russia outside of Moscow. We are now looking for a Corporate and Consular Support Officer.

This role is to provide maternity cover for the corporate and consular support officer. The successful candidate will provide efficient, high quality administrative support to the British Consulate. A flexible and proactive attitude will be necessary as the job holder will cover many responsibilities, including financial management, general administration, assisting with event organisation, visit programmes, and consular duties. 

This role will include a certain amount of travel ( internal travel within Russia and possible international travel).

There may be a possibility for the role to be extended beyond November depending on consulate requirements. 

Roles and responsibilities:

Responsible for consular support and updating consular information for UK nationals in the consular district where required. General administration support to the Consul-General, such as organising meetings, booking transport.
•    Managing the consulate’s services contracts.
•    Working with Moscow colleagues to manage the Consulate’s budget, including with due consideration for value for money.
•    Oversight of contents of consulate stores, e.g., stationery, official crockery and maintain records for audit.
•    Liaise with building landlords and local contractors to arrange repairs and maintenance.
•    Responsible for logistical arrangements for regional visits by Consul-General.
•    Monitor Consulate email inbox and telephone. 
•    Support inward visits for staff from BE Moscow.
•    Update crisis management plan for the consulate.
•    Logistical support for Consulate receptions and events.
•    Ad-hoc administrative duties as required. 

  • Proficiency in written and spoken in English and Russian (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
  • At least 2 years of experience in administrative and/or executive support.
  • Previous experience in interpretation in English and Russian languages.
  • Logical and systematic approach to problem solving.
  • Ability and willingness to handle multiple tasks with adaptability.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
  • Ability to be well organised with attention to detail and follow through tasks, to communicate well to staff colleagues and to service providers.
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivated to seek innovative solutions.
  • Strong customer service focus.
  • Strong personal resilience, to deal with a heavy workload in a challenging context.

•    Experience with Office 365 including Excel
•    Previous experience working in a foreign diplomatic mission or an international organisation.

Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

28 April 2024

Administrative Officer (AO)

Full-time, Temporary

35

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Russia

Ekaterinburg

British Consulate

1

RUB

94 410 monthly, paid 13 times a year

27 May 2024

This is a full-time and maternity leave cover contract until November 2024 (with possibility of extension),5 working days, 35 hours net per week.

The monthly salary for this position is Rub 94,410 gross, AO level, paid 13 times a year.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.

All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Russia. The British Embassy does not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Russia is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Russian employment law.

We also offer:

  • An interesting and varied job in an open, modern management culture;
  • Performance related pay scheme;
  • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities;
  • Private medical cover including dentistry.

Note:

Your employment contract will be with the Federal State Unitary Enterprise “Main Production and Commercial Department for the Service of the Diplomatic Corps under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation”. Represented by company “Inpredkadry” GlavUpDK. 

All services for this job role will be at the offices of the British Embassy Moscow located at 10 Smolenskaya Naberezhnaya, Moscow. 

Please be advised that the 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 job.

British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

Please note, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.

Please be advised 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.

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