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The British Embassy Riyadh has a vacancy for an Administrative Officer under the Economic Diplomacy Team for a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2025. There is a possibility of extension of the contract depending on performance and operational requirements.
The jobholder will support the British Embassy’s Economic Diplomacy Team to advance the UK-KSA economic partnership under Vision 2030. You will provide administrative support to the team, supporting operational logistics, leading on administrative tasks, contributing to visit programmes for senior UK officials, and assist in liaising with Saudi Arabia’s Ministries.
The jobholder will have opportunities to gain experience on some of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) most high-profile priorities, and will provide a secretariat function, including cross-team support, policy/ governmental engagement and supporting high-level visits.
The Embassy in Riyadh is a large diverse team, delivering key priorities against a wide range of UK Government objectives. The environment is challenging, and the issues can be complex and fast moving. The jobholder will need to be able to make effective decisions, work well in a team, have great organisational skills, and the resilience to deliver in a dynamic environment to be successful in the role. The jobholder will also work closely with the Economic Liaison Officer (grade EO) in order to coordinate their support of the team.
Duties and responsibilities:
– Visits and events
– Political
– Team support
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible as specific responsibilities could change in the future and this would be at the discretion of the line manager. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs. The jobholder may also take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis.
Key behaviours required:
Eligibility:
Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
3 April 2024
Administrative Officer (AO)
Fixed Term, Full-time
35
10 months
Middle East & North Africa
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
British Embassy
1
SAR
8,383
2 June 2024
31 March 2025
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role.
Salary details:
*Allowances are not payable to staff who receive official provision for such expenditure in some other form. Spouses/ Dependents of UKBS officers working at the Embassy/ Consulate General are not eligible to Housing or Travel Allowance.
No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
This position is full-time, based on 35 hours per week. Normal working hours for the Embassy/ Consulate General are from 08:00 to 15:00 from Sunday to Thursday, with core working hours from 10:00-15:00. Core working hours is the period of the day that employees are required to be at work. The working day outside of the core hours is a flexible period, which allows employees to choose when they work, subject to operational needs.
The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and may involve working out of hours (evening/ weekend), especially during visits and official and networking events. Flexible working arrangements may be considered based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy/ Consulate General policies.
The successful candidate will be subject to a 90-day probationary period.
The successful candidate will be required to transfer their iqama under the Embassy’s/ Consulate General’s sponsorship.
How to apply:
Interested candidates must include with their online application form
1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and
3) specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours required.
Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is at 23:55 KSA local time on 03 April 2024.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Riyadh/ British Consulate General Jeddah) applying for this position should consider informing their current line manager upon submission of their application.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and in the UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate’s profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
The British Embassy Riyadh is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Saudi Arabia employment law.
Saudi Arabia
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