The Embassy in Rome is looking to recruit an International Liaison Assistant to provide administrative and organisational support to the International Liaison Manager (ILM) and International Liaison Officers (ILO) as necessary. To maintain and create close working partnerships with host country law enforcement, airlines and their handlers, and other UK law enforcement teams. To contribute to the wider objectives of the British Government’s Italian network and to support the Embassy’s positive working environment by becoming part of the British Government’s presence in Italy. The successful applicant will work alongside an established colleague in the same role.
The British Embassy in Rome is part of a world-wide network, representing a wide range of British interests overseas from political, through Economic, consular and Law Enforcement.
The British Embassy Rome is committed to being an inclusive employer. We actively champion diversity and UK values, internally and externally. We value team working, flexibility, responsibility and creativity, as well as everyone’s contribution to making the Embassy a great place to work, where our people get good training and fulfil their potential. We have a strong Learning and Development culture, organise regular in-house training opportunities, and encourage staff to take on opportunities for development.
Main responsibilities:
This is a full-time temporary position with a contract of 12 months, graded AO according to the FCDO grading structure. The monthly gross salary is Euro 2,790. The salary is paid monthly 14 times per year including € 10.33 EDR paid 13 times per year, with double salary payments in June and December. If working less than a full calendar year, the additional salary payments will be pro-rata.
Working hours are 35 hrs (net) per week Monday to Friday typically from 09.00 – 17.00, with some flexibility.
The appointment is subject to security clearance, professional background check and the successful completion of a 4-month probationary period. The starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and this will be agreed with the selected candidate.
All staff employed by the Embassy are subject to Italian income tax rate deductions (IRPEF). However the administration of these tax payments will vary depending on nationality.
The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Italian State Social Security Scheme. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Italian employment law.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Italy and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Italy. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits.
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 note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position. However, candidates may have the possibility of requesting remote interviews if necessary.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.
