View Vacancy - FRA18.581 – Mail Room Guard/Messenger
The British Embassy in Paris is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. It is also part of the UK’s France Network (including offices in Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseille) and representation to international organisations in Paris (OECD and UNESCO) and Strasbourg (CoE).The France Network is looking for a Mail Room Guard/Messenger to cover a sick leave of 6 months (extendable until return of the job holder), based in Paris.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Registering and scanning mail and parcels delivered to the Embassy;
- Liaising with French Authorities when required by HR Office;
- Controlling a vehicle and pedestrian entrance to the British Embassy, including conducting vehicle searches;
- Supervising security procedures, locking and unlocking procedures;
- Escorting visitors, contractors and deliveries.
Additional ad hoc tasks assigned by the Security Manager, when required:
- Working as Security Officer at the Residence, supervising the control of access to our buildings;
- Monitoring the CCTV and alarm systems;
- Registering the entrance and leaving of staff and visitors;
- Issuing passes to visitors;
- Checking guest lists during events organized at the Residence or Embassy, dealing with members of the public in a polite and professional manner, including conducting bag searches;
- Completing the above tasks according to the standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Professional proficiency and ability to communicate effectively in English and French;
- Proven track record of working well in a team but also autonomously;
- Ability to work shift patterns (including weekends and bank holidays) and be willing to be flexible regarding taking on extra shifts to cover colleague’s absences;
- Strong customer service skills as the guard/Messenger is often the first point of contact;
- Proven track record of making quick and effective decisions;
- Punctuality and excellent personal presentation.
- First aid trained;
- Previous experience in a security environment (private, military or police).
This is a full-time temporary contract to cover a sick leave of 6 months, extendable until return of the job holder.
In addition to this starting salary there are duty payment allowances and the possibility of overtime payments which we expect to add approximately 20-30% (400-600 €) on average to this gross monthly salary.
All appointments are subject to professional background check satisfactory security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of his/her passport or national identity card for all nationalities held, an up-to-date criminal record (casier judiciaire) for recent countries of residence (which can be obtained online at www.justice.gouv.fr/cjn/), two written proofs of address (utility invoices and/or bank statements) and two references.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in France are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local French employment law and FCO guidance for Local Staff. The posts we offer are not an entry point into the UK’s Diplomatic Service.
Your application will only be considered if you follow the guidance below:
- Your application must be sent in English only;
- Your application must clearly indicate all nationalities you hold.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
