View Vacancy - Residence Manager (RUS19.325)
The British Embassy in Moscow is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Residence Manager.
The British Ambassador’s Residence is one of the foremost historical houses in Moscow that has been fully restored in all its original glory as a masterpiece of Anglo-Russian Gothic style. It is used not only as a Residence, but also as a venue to help promote the British government’s front line objectives in the Russian Federation.
The main purpose of this role is to support the British Ambassador in their representational duties. Ensuring the care of state and guest rooms (and VIP guests), managing the safekeeping of high value fixtures, fittings and stocks, while ensuring the care and privacy of the Ambassador and his/her immediate family is maintained. The jobholder will also work closely with the Event Co-Ordinator to provide a range of event management services for all functions held at the residence.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the Residence is used appropriately and with due consideration to the Ambassador and his family’s privacy and personal requirements;
- Management of the Residence team, ensuring that staff have strong personal learning and development plans and their job appraisals are carried out in an effective and timely manner;
- Performance management of Deputy Residence Manager and Head Chef, to include conducting appraisals and identifying training requirements;
- Ensure during quiet periods the Residence staff are utilised effectively in terms of forward planning and maintenance of the fabric of the building;
- Responsible for Residence budget and accounts, ensuring timely reporting back to Corporate Services;
- In conjunction with Event Co-Ordinator and Assistant Residence Manager, oversee preparation of staff rosters, including hire of additional staff for functions when required;
- Maintain updated management information on the use of agency staff;
- Negotiate with suppliers to ensure value for money is achieved in all aspects of procurement;
- Manage the costing model and oversee the invoicing for events, in compliance with FCO guidelines;
- Act as liaison between Corporate Services and Facilities Management teams with regard to all renovation/building/maintenance work undertaken at the Residence;
- Ensure that the furniture, furnishings, domestic equipment and all other official property and personal effects are properly catalogued, maintained and replaced where necessary, in conjunction with Facilities Management Teams;
- In conjunction with Events Manager, Assistant Residence Manager and Head Chef, maintain food and beverage levels, undertaking stock control and regular checks;
- Showcase UK products and ingredients within the Residence, for example through menus, furniture, art displays and toiletries;
- Prepare table plans, menus and place cards when required;
- Maintain lists of menus and drinks provided for audit purposes;
- Lead on maintaining up to date guidance on the use of the British Residence and Income Generation;
- Support the Event Co-Ordinator in the preparation for, and delivery of a range of events.
- Proven management ability;
- Proactive energetic team player, able to work collaboratively and at a high professional level with a very broad range of colleagues and contacts (including VVIPs);
- Fluent English, both written and oral;
- Excellent numeric, customer service, communication and presentation skills;
- Computer literacy (MS Office etc);
- A clean driving license.
- Russian language skills, not mandatory (would be a distinct advantage);
- Previous experience of working at management level (ideally in a private household or hotel) would be an advantage;
- Knowledge and experience of food services (Silver and French standards, wine, cocktail service, table settings, etc.)
This is a full-time permanent position for 5 working days, 35 hours net per week.
The monthly salary for this position is Rub 125,826 gross, C4 (L) level, paid 13 times a year.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.
All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Russia. The British Embassy does not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.
Applicants must hold a full passport valid for at least 12 months for any of the following: United Kingdom, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, other commonwealth citizens and EU countries living (and eligible to work) in Moscow.
All applicants should submit a scanned copy of their passport bio page and resident permit.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Russia is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Russian employment law.
We also offer:
- An interesting and varied job in an open, modern management culture;
- Performance related pay scheme;
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities;
- Excellent working environment in central location with on-site facilities including cafeteria, bar, gym, tennis court, squash court and swimming pool;
- Private medical cover including dentistry.
Please be advised that the Embassy 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.
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.
