View Vacancy - Personal Assistant to Navy & Air Attachés, BDS Commemorations Officer (FRA18.198)
The British Embassy in Paris is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The British Defence Staff (BDS) France plays a key role in developing, maintaining and promoting the UK-French defence and security relationship and is now seeking for Personal Assistant to Navy & Air Attachés, BDS Commemorations Officer . BDS- France mission is to build enduring strategic relationships with a wide range of French partners in order to further the objectives outlined in the UK Defence Strategy for France.
The Naval Attaché, and Air Attaché (both just below 1* posts) play vital roles in reinforcing institutional partnership between the UK and French Navies and Air Forces. In addition, with the BDS receiving invitations to nearly 200 commemorations each year, ranging from the Arc de Triomphe to small events in First & Second World War battlefields, close management is required of the monthly commemoration forecast to ensure that the UK is appropriately represented. The BDS team consists of 17 people. You will be working in a fast paced, varied and professional office alongside a PS and another PA. Applications from British Nationals only will be accepted.
High level of English and French ( both oral and written).
Able to multi-task and prioritise urgent work while ensuring that routine tasks are not overlooked.
Able to present a professional image of the BDS – France.
Able to communicate clearly and to liaise closely with contacts at all levels.
Computer literate (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Sharepoint).
Able to work out of hours for specific events including, occasionally, events outside Paris.
Possess an enthusiastic, team-player attitude.
Have a strong sense of service.
Some understanding of British and/or French military organisation.
Experience of working within UK MOD/FCO environment.
This is a full-time and permanent position.
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.