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Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)
Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Finance
The British Embassy Manila is a large diplomatic mission delivering a dynamic and rapidly expanding programme of activity in support of the UK’s objectives on prosperity, security and consular matters. The Embassy is a modern, diverse and inclusive employer where everyone contributes to the Embassy’s WORC Values of Wellbeing, Opportunity, Respect and Collaboration.
Main purpose of job:
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the UK Government department charged with securing UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade. In the Philippines, DBT works closely with the Foreign and Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and other partners to:
DBT has over 200 staff working across 14 Asia Pacific (APAC) countries stretching from New Zealand to Myanmar, led by His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) Martin Kent.
The post advertised is for Finance and Operations Officer to support on DBT APAC’s finance and operations, based in the British Embassy Manila. This a stretching role supporting multiple posts in a high profile area of the UK Government going through a period of growth and change.
The successful candidate will be joining a regional operations team based in locations across Asia Pacific. The line manager for this role is based in British Embassy Manila but the successful candidate will be working with colleagues across APAC.
Roles and responsibilities/what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:
The role will work closely with the Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) in delivering budget management, financial planning, performance overview & analysis across DBT’s Asia Pacific operations. They will be the first point of contact for any finance and operations queries, and be a crucial advisor on financial and performance issues to senior leaders within the region, including His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner. This jobholder will need to be confident, motivated with a clear eye for risk and delivering value for money through the efficient allocation of resources.
1. Finance (60%)
2. Operations (40%)
Additional responsibilities:
Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
19 June 2024
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Temporary, Fixed Term
36
8 months
Asia Pacific
Philippines
Manila
British Embassy
1
PHP
Php 60,944 per month
19 August 2024
Benefits:
The British Embassy Manila offers the following:
Learning and Development Opportunities:
The British Embassy is committed to being a learning and development organisation and encourages all staff to pursue continued learning and development in the workplace. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment where staff work to the values of: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality. Everyone is encouraged to take responsibility, be innovative and work together.
Working Patterns:
36 hours per week
Other Information:
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Manila is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Philippine employment law.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Candidates are expected to have a valid NBI Clearance.
Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline.”
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Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
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Philippines
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