View Vacancy - Ad Hoc Back Up Reception Cover

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Reception

The British Embassy in Tel Aviv is seeking an individual for the position of Ad Hoc Back up Reception Cover.

Purpose of the job

To provide Ad hoc cover in the CSU team, as and when required, for Reception and Estates staff.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Operate the Embassy switchboard and respond to general enquiries from the public over the telephone.
  • Deal with official visitors at Reception.
  • Support to Embassy dealing with stationery, postage and other administrative duties.
  • Occasional accompanying of contractors on longer term works where no staff are available.
  • Assisting the process on new properties prior to the arrival of a Diplomat.
  • Good communication skills - English and Hebrew.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Self starter and able to manage own time effectively.
  • Working knowledge of computer ( a knowledge of Microsoft windows and excel would be an advantage)
10 May 2017
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Flexible working
Middle East & North Africa
Israel
Tel Aviv
British Embassy
1
NIS
30
1 June 2017

The Embassy offers an attractive working environment and remuneration package for the role, including: salary of 30 NIS per hour plus transport. Parking facilities are not provided or paid for by the Embassy.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

Office hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:00 – 16:00 and Friday 8:00-13:30. 

The appointment will be subject to security clearance and a probationary period of five full day shifts. 

Key Competencies:

  • Delivering at Pace - Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.
  • Managing a Quality Service - Effectiveness in this area is about being organized to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements.

Eligibility:

Candidate must be able to work legally in Israel.


Application Process:

The closing date for applications will be 26 April 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested candidates must attach the following documents when applying online.

 1.      Please provide examples of performance in each competency on the motivation section of the online application form or cover letter.

2.      An updated Curriculum Vitae.

(Your application must include examples in your cover letter of when you have demonstrated the competencies outlined above. Applications that do not include this information will be rejected).

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Due to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for assessment will be contacted. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.

The selection process will include an interview and a written exercise.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures.  Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances

 

The British Embassy Tel Aviv is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

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.