View Vacancy - Assistant to the Defence Attaché (LTU22.457)
To support and deputise for the Defence Attaché in the delivery of UK Defence Engagement aims and objectives. Work closely with Lithuanian, UK MOD’s and both Armed Forces to advance UK’s engagement on Defence and Security agendas. Coordinate on related work through lobbying, delivery of visits and projects to deepen the bilateral defence relationship. Conduct all administrative requirements of the Defence Section.
Roles and responsibilities:
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- Previous experience/knowledge in political and defence and security environment.
This is a full-time, permanent contract of 35 hours per week.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Lithuania. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Vilnius are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Lithuanian employment law.
We offer:
- A competitive base salary and, in addition, a non-consolidated sports allowance;
- Private medical insurance scheme;
- A strong focus on learning and development; including access to development and learning opportunities offered to all staff.
- The opportunity to work in an international environment, gaining skills relevant to work in shared services centres and international organisations;
- 35 hours working week and a commitment to flexible working with a focus on providing a work-life balance, with the potential for some home-working.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Lithuania 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.
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.
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.
* Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR.
This opportunity is closed to applications.