Main purpose of job:
Act as the Administrative Officer and Driver for the Defence Section, working to the Defence Executive Officer. Maintain the Section administrative and operating records according to UK Government MOD and FCDO rules.

Roles and responsibilities

These will include, but not be limited to:

• Driving the Section vehicle on official business, maintaining all records according to rules ensuring the car is fit for purpose.
• Engaging with contacts to co-ordinate meetings and activities.
• Maintaining records of expenditure, managing and advising on multiple budgets.
• Maintaining files on MS Teams.
• Maintaining records according to regulations.
• Writing emails and letters to both Uruguay and UK contacts.
• Booking travel.
• Event coordination and support.
• Conducting basic research and summarising press articles.
• Being a key part of the broader British Embassy Team.

Resources managed:

• Maintenance of accounts records in accordance with their rules and guidance.
• Holder of a Government Procurement Card (GPC) in order to commit expenditure.

Essential on arrival:

• Qualified to use MS Office, especially Teams, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Full Uruguayan driving licence, with at least 5 years driving experience.
• Confident in city and national highway driving.

Language requirements: Fluent English and Spanish

Level of language required: Fluent English and fluent Spanish