View Vacancy – Residence Officer – UK Mission, Geneva (CHEG24.149)

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View Vacancy – Residence Officer – UK Mission, Geneva (CHEG24.149)

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.

Job Category
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)

Job Subcategory
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UKMIS (UK Mission to the United Nations)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
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The United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva represents the interests and policies of the UK at the UN.

What is this role all about?

We are looking for a Residence Officer to provide support to HM Ambassador’s Residence Manager to maintain an excellent level of service at the Residence, assisting with the day-to-day service and requirements, and especially when preparing and helping with official visits and events. To be an excellent team player and help the other members of the Residence team, as and when required.

Why should you apply?

We are offering you the opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive working environment with opportunities for personal growth.

Main responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Residence team for official events and visits:
- Helping with the preparation and cooking of the food;
- Professional serving of the foods, and
- General housekeeping duties.
Flexibility to work and to help out at busier times.
Assist with planning for visits and events.
To ensure an exceptional appearance of the Residence, with particular attention to the fresh flower arranging:
- Creating, sourcing and managing the upkeep of the flower arrangements as needed throughout the Residence, including at official lunches, dinners, receptions.

The UK Mission Geneva attaches great importance to the learning and development of its staff, with both formal and informal training and development opportunities available for all employees, in line with a personalised development plan. This learning and development offer is facilitated by the Mission’s L&D Committee and supported by the L&D Champion.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
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Our ideal candidate shows:

Elementary written and spoken English* (A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages);
Fluent written and spoken French* (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages);
Ability to work in a flexible manner both independently and as part of a team.
Flower arranging experience.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
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It will be a plus:

Previous hospitality experience.
Professional course in hospitality, tourism, etc.

Required behaviours
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Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Developing Self and Others, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together

Application deadline
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29 April 2024

Grade
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Type of Position
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Permanent, Part-Time

Working hours per week
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Region
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Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory
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Switzerland

Location (City)
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UK Mission to the Office of the United Nations, Geneva

Type of Post
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International Organisation Delegation

Number of vacancies
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Salary Currency
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CHF

Start Date
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1 June 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment
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This is a permanent part-time contract, (20 hours) per week, at S3 level.

Applicants that have the right to live and work in Geneva and don’t require a visa sponsorship are: Nationals from United Kingdom, European Union and EFTA, along with Nationals of: Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco, San Marino, Singapore and Vatican – these applicants are eligible to live and work in Switzerland as long as holding a full passport valid for at least 12 months.

All other applicants need to have permission to live and work in Switzerland.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Switzerland 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.

Additional information
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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.

Interviews will be held remotely (TEAMS)

Please be advised that the UK Mission will not be able to support any cost during the Recruitment and Selection process, Security Check 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.

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.

UK Mission to the Office of the United Nations, Geneva

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