View Vacancy - MNL - Deputy Corporate Services Manager - People & Culture, EO

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Corporate Services Support

Main purpose of job:

Provide HR, payroll, engagement, learning & development, health & safety, and organisational development support and coordination across Post. The role supports HR policy implementation, manages payroll and benefits administration at EO level, ensures compliance with FCDO standards, oversees wellbeing and H&S governance, and provides advice to managers and leadership. The role line‑manages Corporate Services Officers and ensures high‑quality delivery across HR, payroll, and Corporate Services operations. 

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

Operational HR Functions (25%)

  • Lead HR policy implementation and ensure compliance with FCDO guidance and local labour law.
  • Working closely with the Head of Corporate Services, provide HR-related advice to Post leadership and section managers.
  • Provide guidance on employee relations, conduct/disciplinary management, and performance management, ensuring that processes are aligned with the local law and FCDO policy.
  • Support the design and implementation of Post HR strategy and workforce initiatives.

Payroll & Employee Benefits Administration (20%)

  • Prepare, verify, and process monthly payroll for all staff, ensuring correct application of allowances, deductions, overtime, and statutory contributions.
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and administer monthly and annual statutory reporting.
  • Manage updates for payroll changes (new joiners, leavers, contract adjustments, benefits enrolment).
  • Administer employee benefits programmes, such as medical insurance and locally‑provided schemes.
  • Ensure accurate record‑keeping and secure management of payroll documentation.
  • Respond to payroll queries and compliance, assurance, and audit requirements.

Recruitment & Onboarding (10%)

  • Lead local recruitment processes in coordination with HR Hub.
  • Provide support and guidance to hiring managers on drafting job specifications and coordinate required approvals; support selection panels (sifting, interview scheduling, and documentation); and coordinate onboarding and induction arrangements, ensuring a consistent experience for new starters.

Employee Engagement & Organisational Development (20%)

  • Lead Post engagement strategy and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Conduct learning needs analysis and support team development planning.
  • Actively work with and contribute to the Post Learning & Development (L&D) Committee, supporting the planning and delivery of learning interventions, engagement activities, and capability‑building programmes.
  • Manage recognition initiatives and engagement calendars.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing (10%)

  • Oversee H&S governance and ensure Post compliance with global and local safety standards.
  • Lead H&S inductions and wellbeing activities.
  • Management of HMO vendor- includes relationship management and act as main liaison between post and HMO vendor
  • Support the H&S core team and ensure Post‑wide responsibilities are met.

Corporate Leadership & Management (10%)

  • Line‑manage Corporate Services Officers across HR, administrative functions and Protocol.
  • Oversee day‑to‑day delivery of HR and Corporate Services operational functions.
  • Represent Post with external stakeholders and regional hubs as required.
  • Support implementation of the Corporate Services Charter and continuous improvement initiatives.

Team and Crisis Support (5%)

  • Provide flexible support to Corporate Services colleagues.
  • Act as primary liaison for CBS Association when required.

Resources managed (Staff and expenditure)

  • Line management of Corporate Services Officers HR Logistics and Events and Protocol Officer
  • Oversight of payroll processes, L&D budgets, LE benefits expenditure, and HR‑related programme budgets.



  • Strong understanding of HR policy, employee relations, and labour law compliance.
  • Ability to provide senior HR advisory support to managers and Post Leadership.
  • Experience managing payroll and benefits administration with high accuracy.
  • Skilled in interpreting HR data, identifying risks, and implementing improvements.
  • Strong organisational and workforce planning capability.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills across all staff levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff, ensuring high‑quality delivery.
  • Strong coordination and planning skills across HR, engagement, L&D, and H&S activity streams.
  • High attention to detail for audit‑ready HR and payroll documentation.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver at pace.
  • At least 5 years experience working in HR and management.

Language requirements:

Language: English & Filipino

Level of language required: Proficient

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Psychology 
Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Developing Self and Others, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture
26 April 2026
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
36
Asia Pacific
Philippines
Manila
British Embassy
1
PHP
68,290
monthly
15 June 2026

Benefits:

The British Embassy Manila offers the following:

  • A competitive compensation package
  • 36-hour work week
  • Guaranteed 13th and 14th month pay
  • 20 days paid annual leave (calculated on Pro-rata basis if joined after 1 January)
  • Extensive medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Access to a guaranteed 5 days of learning opportunities a year.

Learning and Development Opportunities:

You will be encouraged to pursue your own learning and development while in the job and will be able to access a range of on the job opportunities as well as training and other forms of L&D where appropriate. There are also opportunities to get involved in other Embassy activities, both professionally and socially.

The British Embassy is committed to being a learning and development organisation and encourages all staff to pursue continued learning and development in the workplace. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment where staff work to the values of: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.  Everyone is encouraged to take responsibility, be innovative and work together.

There is plenty of opportunity to develop on and off the job, and to establish expertise and build capability. We are strongly supportive of the job holder continuing to develop their professionalism.

Working Patterns:

Flexible working arrangements are always considered, but given the nature of the role and the level of engagement required across Post, onsite work is required and may increase depending on operational needs.

Other Information:

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Manila is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Philippine employment law.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.

Candidates are expected to have a valid NBI Clearance.

The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

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 ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.

Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

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Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format to prepare specific examples of when they have demonstrated these behaviours in their application. Using the STAR format to provide evidence of your skills and experience in your application and at interview helps to give a structure. You briefly describe the situation in which you showed the behaviour, and then explain your task in addressing the situation, what action you took and the result of this.

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The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearance

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This opportunity is closed to applications.