View Vacancy - Receptionist, Corporate Services

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.
Governor's Office
Reception

Main purpose of job:

The job holder will have to ensure efficient running of the Front Office, handling all telephone calls and customer enquiries in a prompt and professional manner.

Roles and responsibilities 

  • To ensure efficient running of the Front Office, handling all telephone calls and customer enquiries in a prompt and professional manner.  Direct calls to sections/individuals as appropriate.
  • To receive all official visitors in a prompt and professional manner and ensure visitors’ entry into the High Commission is in compliance to strict security guidelines.  Keep an up to date visitor’s log including entry pass.
  • To undertake a quarterly update of the internal telephone directories and conduct monthly test message of the High Commission’s SMS alert system.
  • To manage out of office transport requests and allocate duties to drivers in line with transport duty roaster.
  • Responsible for recording movement of official, diplomatic & residential keys.
  • Direct distressed British Nationals to the out of hours Global Response Centre in London.
  • Assist Crisis management team in relation to fielding emergency calls and notify Security section of any suspicious activity or threatening calls.
  • Test and monitor incident, fire & bomb alarm system and making announcements on PA system.
  • Receive and sign urgent out of office hours courier mails.  Delivery of letters/packets to relevant officers after recording in the register.
  • Record all lost property at the Reception.
  • Call for taxis for visitors & staff on compound.
  • Booking of meeting rooms/GFCR for official meetings.

 

Be a graduate with minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

English and Hindi are essential, additionally Punjabi  is desirable.

7 May 2017
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Fixed Term
24 months
South Asia & Afghanistan
India
New Delhi
British High Commission
1
INR
15 June 2017

SALARY PACKAGE

Length of Contract : 2 Years 

For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply. For other than British High Commission candidates, Salary will be Rs. 26494 per month together with a 12% provident fund and 6% Special Allowance.

Additionally the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with Rs 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family. 

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.

Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe.  We are aiming to make it the best.

To Apply:

  • Completed the Online Job Application Form
  • Attach a detailed CV
  • Attach appraisal forms of last two years ( Internal Candidates only).

Please note :

  • Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
  • The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

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.