View Vacancy – On Call Receptionist (TUR24.241)

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View Vacancy – On Call Receptionist (TUR24.241)


The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Reception

Who are we:

The British Consulate General in Istanbul is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are now recruiting an On-call Receptionist/ Corporate Services Assistant who will be covering the reception and acting as the front face of the British Consulate General; meeting and greeting all staff and visitors both in person and on the telephone when the main Receptionist/C.S.A. is away.

The role will encompass:

  • Operating the Consulate General’s switchboard
  • General Receptionist Duties – meet and greet visitors to the Consulate General, inform relevant sections of their arrival promptly
  • Sort official incoming and outgoing mail, handle courier requests
  • Manage, order and monitor stationary for all departments
  • Managing stationery stock, machinery and mobile phone inventories
  • Assist the Corporate Services Officer in ad-hoc duties
  • Other ad hoc administrative duties as required by the Corporate Services Manager

Our ideal candidate has:

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in English and Turkish  (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*)
  • Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks to an agreed standard
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes
  • Excellent time-management habits

Good to have:

  • Translation skills (English to Turkish and Turkish to English)
  • Previous office administration experience in an international environment

Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

30 June 2024

Administrative Assistant (AA)

Permanent, Part-Time

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Turkiye

Istanbul

British Consulate General

1

USD

22 July 2024

This is a part-time, permanent contract for an on-call roll. 

The salary for this position is 1,250 gross paid per hour in USD, AA level (this is the full monthly gross salary, actual salary will be calculated based on the actual working days). 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 Consulate General does not sponsor for 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 Consulate General in Istanbul 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 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. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

British Consulate General

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