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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Corporate Services Support
The British Consulate-General in Istanbul is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic, consular and defence interests overseas and is now looking for a Corporate Support Officer.
The Corporate Services Team provides support to staff from around 12 UK Government departments across the Turkey network (Ankara, Istanbul and five coastal posts).
The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of administrative support and creative communications support to contribute to the general effective management of the British Consulate General and Türkiye Network.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Internal Communications
Planning and issuing internal communications across the Türkiye Network (The Embassy in Ankara, the Consulate General in Istanbul and the coastal posts in Izmir, Antalya, Marmaris, Fethiye and Bodrum), drawing up forward plans based on the corporate calendar and Board timings, as well as any other important announcements, and arrange events for the senior leadership e.g. all-staff meetings, focus groups, consultations. Translations – Providing consecutive interpreting and other forms of verbal interpreting as well as written translations of documents, announcements and such. - PA to the Deputy Consul General / Occasional Cover for the PA to the HMCG
Providing professional administrative support e.g. diary management, booking meetings and travel and assisting with budget management to the Deputy Consul General, and provide cover for the PA to the Consul General. - Admin Support to Türkiye Network Governance Bodies
Secretariat duties of the Turkey Network Board which is the main corporate decision making forum for the network. These duties include: planning and arranging Board meetings, taking and circulating the record of meetings, translation of meeting minutes and following up on actions with the individuals responsible to ensure that they are completed. You will be expected to plan ahead while remaining flexible to last minute changes. Other structures may require admin support as our governance structures evolve. - Admin Support as determined by the Deputy Consul General and Corporate Services Manager on priority issues e.g. events and VIP visits
Collaborating with different teams for the delivery of various events and occasionally arranging visit programmes and logistics for incoming VIP and other visitors to Istanbul. Providing consecutive translations in official meetings.
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Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
18 February 2024
Administrative Officer (AO)
Permanent
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Turkiye
Istanbul
British Consulate General
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USD
$1,750 gross
11 March 2024
This is a full-time, permanent contract, for 5 working days (36.25 hours net), per week.
The monthly salary for this position is 1,750 USD gross, paid in 12 instalments, AO level. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkiye. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Ankara are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law.
British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. We are committed to developing a learning organisation that enhances business performance, maximises our staff’s potential and encourages staff innovation and development.
Please note that the salaries paid to staff who are exempt from income tax in Turkiye and to those who have already retired from SGK will differ from the salary advertised for the role. Further details can be provided by the local HR team.
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.
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