View Vacancy - EG - Corporate Services Co-ordinator (AA)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Corporate Services Support, Estates

The British Embassy in Cairo is looking to recruit a Corporate Services Co-ordinator under the Corporate Services Section, job grade Administrative Assistant (AA), on a fixed term contract of one (1) year.

The jobholder will support a wide range of Corporate Services activities by providing administrative support.

The Corporate Services team is a flexible team working to meet various priorities throughout the year so the administration support will change to meet those requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage Health and Safety (H&S) Record Keeping and Administration, Support on compliance with FCDO H&S requirements. Act as Secretary of H&S Committee, maintain H&S compliance folders, active engagement with key stakeholders
  • Act as Deputy Fire Safety Manager supporting the Fire Safety Manager (FSM) as required. Responsibilities include arranging fire drills, maintaining records of staff training, firefighting equipment asset registers and maintenance, weekly fire alarm tests and report on fire safety related actions. Deputise for FSM where required.
  • Assist in procurement processes, raising purchase orders, identifying suppliers and purchasing goods and services in accordance with FCDO guidance.
  • Order uniforms for 50 staff members and keep records. Identify suitable suppliers, carry out market research, ensure best VFM and adherence to quality standards.
  • Order stationery items and business cards for all Embassy departments, in line with latest FCDO procurement guidance.
  • Provide Admin support to the Head of Corporate Services.
  • Undertake administrative duties as and when required to support the Estates team. Ensure estates document retention policy is followed across all areas of responsibility. Provide leave cover for members of the estates team as needed.
  • Take part in any post crisis/emergency planning and exercising.

The jobholder must be aware of, and be involved in, any Post contingency and evacuation planning and response.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs.

Key behaviours required for the role:

  • Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
  • Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
  • Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
  • Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
  • Fluent English and Arabic, both written and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in administrative work in a relevant role.
  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
  • High standard of personal presentation and able to demonstrate discretion, courtesy, and consideration always.
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
  • Proven record of organisational ability. Ability to prioritise, organise own workload, and meet deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail and without compromising the quality of the work.
  • Good IT skills and computer literate (especially in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Keenness to harness new technology and AI to improve systems, knowledge and processes.
  • Previous experience of H&S management & policies
  • Procurement experience, particularly in terms of market research
  • Storage & inventory management experience
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
4 October 2026
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Full-time, Fixed Term
36
12 months
Middle East & North Africa
Egypt
Cairo
British Embassy
1
USD
882
monthly
29 November 2026

Eligibility:

If you are selected for this position, the Embassy will be able to employ you as long as you:

  • Have the right to work and live in Egypt; and
  • Receive the appropriate level of security clearance.

Working hours and remuneration:

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of USD 882 per month, subject to insurance and tax as per the usual regulations, based on a 36 hours per week. Normal working hours are from Sunday to Wednesday 08:00-15:30 and Thursday 08:00-14:00.

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount. 

We offer a competitive package including medical benefits, performance related bonus, recreational facilities, opportunities for job related training and development, etc. There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

This role is for a full-time employment, on a fixed-term contract of one (1) year, subject to three (3) months’ probationary period.

The British Embassy is committed to helping staff develop in their careers through formal and informal training and coaching. A healthy and active Learning & Development committee supports staff in their goals. In addition, we have access to the substantial number of resources that the Embassy and UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s International Academy provide. The successful candidate will be encouraged to consider professional development subject to resource environment.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must ensure that the online application form is completed in full, including:

  • Complete education details and employment history.
  • Complete experience, professional skills, and behaviour-based sections.

Please note that it is mandatory for all applicants to complete every section of the online application form, including employment history, education details, technical skills, experience, and behaviour-based questions. 

Applications that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered during the shortlisting process.  

Applications must be submitted before 23:55 local time on 04 October 2026.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Cairo) applying for this position should consider informing their current line manager upon submission of their application.

Process: 

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with 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.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of twelve (12) 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 job 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.

Personal data collected will be treated in strictest confidence under the terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used for recruitment purposes only.

 

The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy Cairo is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Egypt employment law.

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.