View Vacancy - CPK - Seasonal Entry Clearance Assistant A1

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Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration)

Main purpose of job:

The jobholders will undertake a range of tasks, as detailed below, in connection with the processing of visa applications.  We are looking for flexible people, who work well in a busy environment. It is extremely important that jobholders are adaptable and show a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks operating to challenging targets.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

The Visa Operational Support Unit is responsible for a variety of support functions, which assist the wider visa section in the efficient processing of visa applications. This includes data entry and general administrative support, assisting with the allocation of work to dealing with.

Typical tasks for ECAs include:

·         Entering data from visa application forms accurately

·         Linking and stream applications according to risk data

·         Assisting in allocating electronic files to other teams throughout the Visa Section

·         Contacting applicants when additional evidence is needed in order to complete processing

Local language version of the job description can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-beijing/about/recruitment

In addition to this, there may be further roles available in UKVI this summer at A2 grade. The salary at this grade is gross 8,959 RMB per month with a 5% bonus paid upon completion of the contract. You may be considered and offered one of these positions depending on your performance during interview.


·         Ability to work effectively against demanding targets;

·         Ability to use initiative in solving problems;

·         Familiarity with Microsoft applications (Windows operating system, Office applications).

Work experience in a similar environment or a similar role may be an advantage
2 January 2019
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Fixed Term
35
5 months
Asia Pacific
China
Beijing
British Embassy
50
CNY
7532 with a 5% bonus paid on completion of the contract
1 March 2019
31 August 2019

Working Patterns:

Five working days a week with two consecutive days off. It is likely that the five working days could include Saturday or Sunday. There may also be a requirement for flexible shift working between 06:00 and 23:00.

We also offer excellent development opportunities and a 22-day annual leave entitlement in pro rata.  For more details on our Total Rewards Package, please visit our website http://www.gov.uk/government/world/china.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Beijing is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Chinese employment law.

All applications must be received before 11:55PM (China Standard Time) on 2 January 2019

Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.

To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.

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.