Desirable qualities include: 

• Positive, proactive attitude and ability to work in a team in a fast-moving environment;
• Working level of spoken and written of English language knowledge higher than B1 level will be an advantage – or similar;
• General knowledge of Sofia city and the outskirts – main roads, alternative routes, addresses of government offices and agencies;
• Punctual and courteous manner with excellent customer service skills;
• Valid Driver’s licence C or D category.

This a full-time and permanent position. The successful candidate will receive a monthly salary of BGN 1981.82 (gross), (non-negotiable, payable 13 times per year). The job holder may be required to work out of hours, on weekends and public holidays as necessary.  We pay an allowance for on-call and out-of-hours duties.  

The job holder may be required to work out of hours, on weekends and public holidays as necessary. We pay an allowance for on-call and out-of-hours duties.

• The job holder will be entitled to 25 days annual leave.
• The successful candidate will be provided with a mobile phone with unlimited data and calls.
• We offer free parking space in the City Center upon availability.
• Generous medical insurance and allowance for uniforms.

Due to the nature of the role, this position has no possibility for working from home.

Core skills training and mandatory trainings will be provided by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. All staff have a personal development plan and access to world class learning and development opportunities. 

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background and security clearance.

Anyone with right of residence and employment in Bulgaria may apply, including all EU/EEA citizens and the family members of EU/EEA nationals exercising a treaty right in Bulgaria.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions service according to Bulgarian employment law.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Bulgaria and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

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 FCDO 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.

*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.