View Vacancy - Accommodation Assistant (TUR18.066)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
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The British Consulate General Istanbul is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to hire a full-time permanent Accommodation Assistant for the Corporate Services section.

Main Purpose of Job:

This position will support our Accommodation Officer. The ideal candidate will be efficient in multi tasking and will have effective team working skills. The successful candidate will be required to take up the position quickly.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for payments of goods, rents, monthly service charges, official utility bills, residential properties and administration on accounts system and managing credit card expenditure;
  • Dealing with administration of set up and cancellation of satellite TV, telephone and internet connections for officers;
  • Supplier engagement – liaise with suppliers regarding supplier services;
  • Arranging school payments;
  • Organisation of the storage of furniture / fittings;
  • Responsibility for the implementation of furniture inventory procedures;
  • Supporting Accommodation Officer / Managers with any routine or ad-hoc duties;
  • Cover for messenger duties in messenger’s absence.
  • Good command of English and Turkish written and verbal;
  • Efficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks to an agreed standard;
  • Attentive to setting performance objectives and meeting deadlines;
  • Previous accommodations and inventory management experience would be an advantage;
  • Applicant must hold a driving license and have an active driving experience in Istanbul.

 

 

6 March 2018
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Full-time, Permanent
36.25 (net)
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Turkiye
Istanbul
British Consulate General
1
TRY
44,233.60 TL gross
5 April 2018

This is a full-time permanent contract for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week. The start date is 5 April but the successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible.

The annual salary for this position is 44,233.60 TL gross, A1 level. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkey. The British Consulate General does not sponsor for work permits.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months.

Staff recruited locally by the British Consulate General in Istanbul are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law.

British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. We are committed to developing a learning organisation that enhances business performance, maximises our staff’s potential and encourages staff innovation and development.

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.

Please be advised that the British Consulate will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job

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This opportunity is closed to applications.