View Vacancy - UKVI Data Registry Clerk - Seasonal Vacancy (TUR22.008)
The British Consulate General in Istanbul is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to hire full-time, temporary (seasonal) UKVI Data Registry Clerks for its UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) section.
UKVI is the overseas arm of the UK's immigration control. Istanbul is one of the busiest Visa Sections in the world and processes applications made in Turkey, Central Asia, South Caucasus, Tel Aviv and Northern Cyprus. We are committed to providing a first class service, and are expected to be flexible, and to make fair and defensible decisions on visa applications quickly, balancing the need for a high level of customer service with the requirement to maintain the integrity of the immigration control.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Uploading visa application data to the computer system, amending biographic data as necessary to achieve 100% accuracy with printed records whilst meeting agreed productivity expectations.
A good communicator with excellent spoken and written English*.
An excellent team player.
Able to work under pressure as part of a large team and complete tasks to an agreed standard.
Play a multifunctional role and maintain flexibility and rotate between units and various tasks as required.
Able to remain customer focused, polite and courteous under pressure.
Able to manage own work with minimal supervision.
Experience in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word and Excel.
Adaptable and flexible with a positive attitude to change.
Proven ability to work quickly and accurately in a target driven environment, prioritising key tasks as necessary.
A graduate or an equivalent degree.
Experience in data entry.
Experience in working in an international or governmental organisation.
Experience in working towards productivity expectations.
Turkish language is desirable, not mandatory.
This is a full-time, 6-month temporary contract for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week. Expected start date is 01 April 2022.
The monthly salary for this position is 1,095.59 USD gross, paid in 12 instalments, A1 level. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkey. The British Consulate General does not sponsor for work permits.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months.
Staff recruited locally by the British Consulate General in Istanbul are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law.
British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. We are committed to developing a learning organisation that enhances business performance, maximises our staff’s potential and encourages staff innovation and development.
Visa/Passport requirements: Must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Turkey and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
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 the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Consulate General will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.