View Vacancy - Bilingual Receptionist/Management Support

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

Summary:

Provide accurate information to internal and external stakeholders.

Provide general support to frontline and corporate activities.

Respnsibilities:

  • Operate the Embassy’s switchboard.
  • Deal with general enquiries from the public either in person, on the telephone or by e-mail.
  • Deal with visitors at reception.
  • Manage stationery requests and inventory.
  • Manage business cards requests and production.
  • Distribute mail and circulate official newspaper and magazines.
  • Update reference, telephone, RSVP and other lists.
  • Organise, lock and secure Reception areas.
  • Carry out other supportive administrative duties as necessary.


  • University level educational/degree or ongoing studies.
  • Experience in working for a medium to large organisation in customer service activities.
  • Possess an excellent command of written and spoken English and Portuguese with strong organisational, communication, customer service and team working skills.
  • Previous experience in working for a diplomatic mission is an advantage.

1 May 2018
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Part-Time, Permanent
Monday-Friday 8a-12p
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Brazil
Brasilia
British Consulate
1
BRL
1955
11 June 2018
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This opportunity is closed to applications.