Who we are:

The British Embassy in Minsk is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are now recruiting a Receptionist /Social Manager 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 and assisting the Corporate Services team with ad-hoc duties.

Roles and responsibilities:

You will be a professional first point of contact for in-person visitors to the Embassy, and enquiries by telephone and email:

• Providing reception and telephony service.

You will provide support to the Corporate Services team and wider Embassy in respect of the Embassy’s diplomatic functions:

• Arranging dispatch and receipt of Embassy shipments/deliveries;
  
• Act as requisitioner and receiver of goods and services; dispatching acceptance certificates for goods delivered
  
• Administering the purchases of goods and services;
  
• Providing ad hoc translation services.

You will provide support to the residence staff during social functions:

• Backup TSM (Transport and Security Manager);
  
• Social support;
  
• Greet guests and visitors;
  
• Supervise catering contractors;
  
• Support HMA and DHM during social events;
  
• Assist and escort guests to offices and the residence.
  

Essential on arrival:

• fluency at B2 level in English, and at C1 level in Russian (according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages*) verbal and written;
• Previous reception or customer services experience of at least 3 years;
  
• Experience of working for an international organisation would be an advantage;
  
• Strong IT skills (office programs);
  
• No Criminal record certificate.