View Vacancy - Social Secretary to the High Commissioner AO (29/23 NR)
Main purpose of job: This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of Nairobi’s biggest Foreign Missions, to develop the High Commissioner’s events programme to support the delivery of the British High Commission’s objectives and wider diplomacy. The job holder will also be expected to coordinate major events for the High Commission. The individual will need to be extremely organised and efficient in preparing and managing events in a high pressured environment. S/he should have good communication skills, the ability to work closely with colleagues, have the ability to prioritise work and be able to identify, develop and apply new systems to maximise the efficiency of our events planning and delivery. The core aspects of this role involve formulation of guest lists, following up on responses and managing an up-to-date contacts database as well as ensuring the High Commissioner has what they need for the event e.g. speeches, running order, working with the communications team for media coverage as appropriate. It also requires working closely with the High Commissioner, their Personal Assistant and Residence Manager to deliver the given activities in a timely manner and to a high standard. The job holder will coordinate arrangements for checking in guests at large events. S/he will also be required to regularly work flexible hours to cover evening receptions. Time off in lieu or flexible working hours can be used in these instances. The job holder will have direct contact with a wide range of external guests and as such should have a good understanding of customer service. The job holder needs to be able to work well with others and have the ability to engage politely and effectively with the High Commissioner’s and the High Commission’s high-level contacts. We are seeking someone who will bring an enthusiastic, energetic and creative approach to this role |
Roles and Responsibilities: Social Secretary: (70%)
Corporate: (10%)
Other duties: (20%)
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Learning and development opportunities:
The British High Commission provides in-house training courses through the year. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop core and transferable skills through both formal and informal learning and development opportunities. |
Working patterns:
Normal working hours are 36.25 per week: Monday – Thursday 7:15am – 4:00pm, Friday 7:45am – 1:00pm British High Commission Nairobi supports and promotes flexible working as a crucial part of our inclusive offering. This particular role allows for some flexibility in start and end times, working compressed hours, working remotely on one or a couple of days in a week subject to agreement with the High Commissioner. This role requires flexibility due to the need to work outside of conditioned hours e.g. during Ministerial visits and HC evening events. TOIL must be pre-agreed with the line manager and should be taken promptly. |
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- Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nairobi are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Kenya.
- It is essential that the applicants already have the right to live and work in Kenya without the need to apply for a work permit.
- 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.
- Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles. Please note: AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
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- 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”.
This opportunity is closed to applications.