View Vacancy - CPK - Visa Writer A2(L) (2018 Summer Relief)

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There are 2 UKVI summer relief roles available, which are Entry Clearance Officers and Visa Writers. We will consider all applications for both roles. Applicants do not need to apply separately.

If you only wish to be considered for one role, please indicate this clearly in your application. You must also make it clear on your application form if you have also applied for any other UKVI summer positions.

Applicants must be available to work in China from March/ April 2018 to the end of September 2018.


Visa Writers (VW) are tasked to check computer records to ensure complete accuracy prior to printing official United Kingdom visas.

The jobholder will:

  • Ensure correct core details and endorsements are reflected on the vignettes.
  • Stick the vignette in the correct passport in accordance with current procedures.
  • Emboss visas where necessary, ensuring they are accurate and completed correctly.
  • Keep accurate batch control sheets to be presented to the Duty Entry Clearance Manager each day.
  • Assisting in training new colleagues when required.
  • Assist Entry Clearance Officers and other colleagues with any visa related queries and correspondence.

Appointment of the successful candidates will also be subject to Overseas Security Clearance. Due to the security clearance level required for this position, this vacancy is open only to the following:

  • Nationals from the UK;
  • Other nationals from the USA, Canada, New Zealand, or Australia providing they have Diplomatic status in China ('W' visa holder).

Necessary security clearance for this position can take at least two months and will require completion of a separate security interview which can take place either in the UK or in China (dates to be notified). Candidates must be available for this security interview at the times provided and adhere to the security clearance deadlines (to be provided to successful candidates) to be considered for this role.

  • Good IT skills, knowledge of MS Office applications.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a small team.

  • An ability to work under pressure and to prioritise your workload to meet changing operational requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree and above is preferred but not essential; advantageous if you are a final year student or graduate of a Chinese-related bachelor's degree (or higher) course.
  • Good command of reading/ speaking skills in Chinese (Mandarin) language will be an advantage.
  • Previous experience in immigration work relating to the United Kingdom or other countries with similar systems is desirable.
17 November 2017
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Fixed Term
35
Asia Pacific
China
Beijing
British Embassy
17
CNY
12,479
1 March 2018
30 September 2018

We offer a competitive package, which includes basic salary, good leave entitlement, and insurance plan, etc. 

 

The abated monthly salary of RMB 12,479/ month for British Nationals and spouses/partners of all nationalities of diplomats who are ‘w’ (diplomatic) visa holders and meet passport criteria. A 5% bonus will be paid on completion of the full contract period.  

 

Net conditioned working hours are 35 hours per week (excluding lunch break), five (5) working days a week with two (2) consecutive days off. It is likely that the five working days could include Saturday or Sunday. There may also be a requirement for flexible shift working between 6AM and 11PM.

 

We also offer excellent development opportunities and one (1) day of leave per month. For more details on our Total Rewards Package, please visit our website http://www.gov.uk/government/world/china.

 

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Successful candidates will will need to pay for their own travel costs and accommodation/ living costs while in Beijing. Please ensure that you have thoroughly investigated living and working in Beijing and all related costs before submitting your application.

 

Guidance on applying for the relevant Chinese visa will be provided to successful candidates and the visa application cost will be reimbursed once you are in post.

 

This is a locally engaged position subject to local laws and terms. Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Beijing is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Chinese employment law.

All applications must be received before 11:55PM (China Standard Time) on 17 November 2017.

Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.

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

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.

This opportunity is closed to applications.