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View Vacancy – Corporate Services Assistant & Security Officer (SVN24.236)
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
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Corporate Services Support
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An Overview:
The British Embassy in Ljubljana is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Corporate Services Assistant & Security Officer (CSA&SO) (including Community Liaison Officer[CLO] and Wellbeing Officer).
The CSA&SO will support the Corporate Services Team by covering the CLO as well as Wellbeing Officer responsibilities and undertake CS tasks on Health & Safety(H&S) on estates and other administrative tasks as necessary. The jobholder will perform key security functions under the guidance of the Post Security Manager, particularly as the security presence and receptionist at the Embassy reception during working hours. The role entails: CORPORATE SERVICES – CLO:
CORPORATE SERVICES – FIRE AND H&S:
OTHER TASKS:
SECURITY:
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Our ideal candidate will have:
- Proficiency in written and spoken English (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
- Proficiency in written and spoken Slovenian (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
- Valid driving licence category B with a clean driving record.
- Computer literacy across range of Microsoft Office Package.
- Knowledge of Security and Health & safety processes.
- Previous professional experience in the security field.
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Good to have:
- Good organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to make independent decisions.
- Availability to work mainly in the security field, but also able to work in other fields of supervision, maintenance etc.
- Strong team skills, working closely with the wider team to deliver events that meet cross Embassy goals in innovative ways.
- Experience in working in a security position with Slovenian government organisations, diplomatic missions and other similar organisations.
- Experience with working with mail scanners, hand held metal detectors, metal detector arches.
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Developing Self and Others, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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30 June 2024
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Administrative Assistant (AA)
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Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
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Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
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Slovenia
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Ljubljana
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British Embassy
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1,967.40 gross monthly
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1 August 2024
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This is a full-time, fixed-term position of 40 hours gross per week for 12 months to cover for a maternity leave, with the possibility of renewal by mutual agreement.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background, security clearance and a probation period of 6 months probation period.
Candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Slovenia in order to apply.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Ljubljana are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Slovenian employment law.
Visa / Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Slovenia and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
We are intending this to be a full-time role. The vast majority of this will take place in normal working hours but occasional out-of-hours or weekend working may be required. (We aim to minimise this wherever possible. Where it cannot be avoided, we aim to plan this ahead of time; to respect personal circumstances; and to compensate with time off in lieu.)
The job cannot be done fully remotely, but we are open to proposals for flexible working – for example altered working hours or working from home 1-2 days per week. Many colleagues have worked from home for the majority of the pandemic period.
We are not looking for perfection (there’s no such thing)! We want candidates with potential and ambition to grow. We are committed to supporting you in following:
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
Continuous learning and personal development is really important to us – everyone has strengths to build on, or challenges to overcome. Our L&D offer can help you achieve your best results. Early opportunities will include pre-arrival familiarisation training and formal training from London on our global digital communications approach and network.
The FCDO’s Diplomatic Academy offers a range of courses, including accredited qualifications to help you familiarise yourself with the work of the UK government internationally and how diplomacy works. And L&D funding is available to support your bids for further external training that will benefit you in the role.
As you develop in the role you might also explore job swaps or shadowing across our European network, formal training, and on-the-job training in a range of areas where you may need support.
What do we offer you?
- A fun, fast paced, rewarding work environment – you’ll be able to develop ideas that are listened to and often implemented;
- Investment in your skills: on-the-job training as well as professional development;
- A flexible/hybrid working environment (subject to some Terms & Conditions.);
- Great colleagues – we are proud to hire friendly, driven, passionate people;
- A great place to work: an emphasis on work/life balance and wellbeing, free espresso, and more!
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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 considered to be 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.
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Ljubljana
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