View Vacancy - Corporate Services Intern

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.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
HR
  • Support administrative functions carried out within the Corporate Services section, acting as receptionist backup, managing incoming calls and commutator, while also assisting other areas of the Embassy. Assist with the Pay to Purchase (P2P) processes. The job holder is also called upon to provide assistance to other sections when required. 
  • Language: English and Spanish required.
  • Providing attention to the general public, either in person, by email, or phone.
  • Researching and analysing different types of information.
  • Delivering reports in Excel, Word, PowerPoint to their Line Managers.
  • Translating and drafting of texts/emails/documents in English and Spanish.
  • Market research.
  • Comparing different suppliers looking for the best option based on the Value for Money premise.
  • Providing support in importations/exportations.
  • Providing logistics support in events, participating in commercial and cultural events in the promotion and marketing of Mexican products and the United Kingdom, development and follow up with key contacts.
  • Back up Receptionist: Covering reception, managing incoming calls and visits.
  • Back up Receptionist: Managing agenda of conference and meeting rooms, organizing logistics of events along with the handyman and other areas.
  • Assisting other sections from CST, such as IT, Logistics, Estates, Finance and HR.
  • Attending events organized by other sections.
  • Manage their own time and workload effectively, to deliver the requirements of the job, learn lessons, and respond appropriately to feedback while continually improving their performance.
  • Value achievements, providing feedback when necessary and building confidence and trust.
  • Performing other activities requires by the line manager in this position.
Essential on arrival:  Willingness to learn in a customer service related environment.

Desirable:  Capable of delivering results without the need for inspection. Experience in Logistics and/or Protocol.

 

25 January 2022
Internship
Fixed Term, Full-time
40
6 months
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Mexico
Mexico City
British Embassy
1
MXN
$4514
14 March 2022
14 September 2022

Terms and Conditions:

The British Embassy in Mexico City offers an attractive working environment and a monthly remuneration package for this role, plus benefits above and beyond Law minimum requirements.

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.