• Experience of engaging with the UK or Chinese governments and institutions
• Previous experience of working in or with East China provinces, or knowledge of East China’s socio-economic landscape
• Strong writing skills (in English)
• Event planning experience
• Understanding of the UK/China government relationship

Language requirements: 

English & Mandarin

Level of language required:       
English: excellent/highly proficient
Mandarin: excellent/highly proficient

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

• “Big picture sessions” e.g. Diplomatic academy
• Role specific training e.g. Civil Service learning
• Soft skills training e.g. learning bazaars by external speakers
• Social activity/ mixers e.g. L&D away day
• Peer to peer learning e.g. Mentoring/ coaching programmes
• Structured Learning programmes e.g. Emerging Leadership Programme

We offer a competitive package which includes –

• Gross monthly salary (before all deductions) of Chinese: CNY 29,488 for Chinese Nationals paid in 13 month instalments and an abated monthly salary of CNY 38,425 per month for British Nationals and spouses/partners (all nationalities) of diplomats who are ‘W’ (diplomatic) visa holders and meet passport criteria;
• Insurance plans such as social and housing fund (Chinese Nationals), commercial insurance package including accidental, life, medical and business travel insurance
• Full-time staff: 22 days annual leave entitlement in pro-rata which increases by 0.5 per full calendar year worked up to maximum of 25 days.
• We offer different types of compulsory leave in accordance to Chinese law, e.g. Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Marriage Leave, Parental leave, etc.
• In addition to the above compulsory leave, we also offer other types of leaves with pay e.g. Study Leave, Volunteering Leave to support staff who undertakes volunteering activities, Special Paid Leave to deal with emergencies involving a close family member, and more.
• Employee Assistance Programme which is a confidential service providing help, support and information to staff to resolve and manage situations causing concern whether at work or personal nature is available to staff 24/7

There is plenty of opportunity to develop on and off the job and establish expertise and build capability. We are strongly supportive of the job holder continuing to develop their professional skills. The Mission encourages a blended learning culture based on the 70/20/10 model which includes e-learning, mentoring, coaching, other development activities and role-specific required trainings. 

Conditioned working hours is 35 hours per week from Monday to Friday and flexible working can be arranged upon personal needs. 

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are locally recruited by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Chinese 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. 

This role is advertised as a full-time, fixed-term role of 12 months with possibility of renewal to be based in Shanghai.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen. 

REMINDER:

All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the  next stage.
 
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”.

Indicated start date is provisional and subject to successful completion of reference and security checks.

To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.