Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience-based segment and the behaviours and technical/ professional skills-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’
Main purpose of job:
To support the Defence Adviser, by organising and facilitating the deployment of personnel involved in Defence Engagement activities; ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Defence Section Office and all military Visit Programmes.
We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.
Roles and responsibilities/what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
The main duties will include:
What we do:
Defence Enragement: Engaging with the Bangladesh military, maintaining and developing good diplomatic relationships. Assisting in the training, education and procurement of the Bangladesh military.
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Proficient
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
Working across a range of Government Departments the High Commission / 1 HMG. No specialist training required.
Working patterns:
36 hours per week (Sunday to Thursday)
Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):
Applicants must already hold a minimum of the UK’s SC level of clearance or be able to achieve it.
Due to the security clearance requirement mentioned above, only Five Eye nationals are eligible to apply
Essential on arrival:
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Country Based Staff Terms & Conditions will apply.
The salary will be all inclusive of the salary range.
Salary range for EO Grade is BDT 146,102 - 184,826 together with BDT 25000 as Security Allowance. The successful candidate will be offered a starting salary within one of these ranges commensurate with their qualifications and experience.
The British High Commission offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary, benefits, a leave entitlement, Health Insurance and relevant L&D opportunities.
Please note - 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.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
Note: "All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the behavioural based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’’
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.
Please note that internal candidates applying for this position must have completed their probation along with 1 year in their current role and have prior approval from their line manager, else the application will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by 18 June 2025, till 23:55 hrs (Dhaka time)
Note: Candidates who have applied for this role earlier please refrain from applying as this is the extension of the same role. We have your applications in our database.
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Basis the scores, the candidate/s who did not score as highly as the successful candidate, might be placed on the reserve list. If during the reserve period of 6 months, the same or largely similar role becomes available, the role may be offered to the second or subsequent appointable candidates.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative & Appointment will be subject to receiving an SC(O) level of clearance and other checks including references/medical/educational and professional which all applicable.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
