View Vacancy - Residence Manager

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

Main purpose of job:     

The main function of the Residence Manager is to ensure the smooth and   professional day to day running of the Residence (staff, budget, events).It   requires someone with good management and administration skills.

The job is part-time (50%) and will require an average of 17 ½ hours worked per week.   The working hours will be flexible but will require some work in the evenings when there are functions, and occasional (perhaps once or twice a year) work at weekends.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Manage the day to day functioning of the Residence to a high standard of efficiency and professionalism, in keeping with UK.
  • Plan and manage the High Commissioner’s programme of hospitality at the residence.
  • Work closely with PA/HC and the High Commissioner’s wife regarding scheduling and any other issues relevant to the Residence or the events.
  • Organize and co-ordinate all aspects of the High Commissioner’s hosted events to a high level of professionalism, creativity and value for money, working effectively with relevant High Commission staff concerned.
  • Recommend menus, plan the setup of events, staffing, and seating plan. Be present during the event to ensure that all staff fulfills their duties correctly.
  • Work closely with organizations, companies and any other associations, which occasionally use the Residence as a venue for functions, generating revenue for the Mission where appropriate.
  • Manage the team of 3 staff and the Residence.
  • Liaise with High Commission Corporate Services Team over Residence needs for general maintenance and procurement of necessary furniture and equipment.
  • Run an account for Residence shopping (food, drinks, flowers, extra staff etc), accounting for all expenditure, costing each event individually.
  • Maintain accurate records of Residence activity and residence assets such as: inventory of wine, beer, soft drinks and food stocks and of residence property, government art and furnishings.
  • Request repairs to the Residence and suggest improvements and replacement of equipment, including in the kitchen, when required.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure): 

Residence Imprest of 500,000cfa, three residence staff


 

 

 

  • Ability to plan, manage and deliver successful events; multitasking and working under pressure.
  • Demonstrated experience of managing a budget.
  • Excellent staff management skills and effective communication.
  • Knowledge of restaurant, hotel or catering company food and beverage skills, and menu preparation.
  • Problem solving initiative. Anticipates and takes initiative to avoid problems or fix them; uses information and experience to solve problems effectively
  • Bilingual English and French language fluency  (written and spoken).
18 May 2017
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Part-Time, Fixed Term
17
Africa
Cameroon
Yaounde
British High Commission
1
318,248CFA inclusive of all allowances
1 July 2017
14 June 2019
  • Please complete the application form in full. Failure to do so may result in a determination that you do not meet the requirements for the position.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Yaounde are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Cameroon.
  • All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
  • Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
  • Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
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