Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment, educational details, behavioural and technical/ professional skills questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only with all the required details and the shortlisting is not basis CV/ cover letter. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
Main purpose of job:
We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.
Act as principal Point of Contact for all official Pakistan Military visa requests & course enquiries to the UK.
Roles and responsibilities that a jobholder will be expected to achieve:
Ensure efficient administration of Pakistan military personnel attending UK courses or exchange posts.
Liaise with UK and Pakistan military training organisations, in order to maintain good working relationships and maximise the effectiveness of attendance on UK courses.
Manage the alumni contacts and Visa Facilitation database.
Act as principal Point of Contact for all official UK military visa requests to Pakistan – engaging with Pakistani agencies, as required.
Manage enquiries from ex-India Army veterans and families.
Deputise for Defence Adviser’s PA when required.
Work as part of a team in a busy environment and willing to use their initiative to solve problems within their area of responsibility. Have a professional and customer focused attitude. when dealing with senior Pakistan military officers and subordinates. Especially, when dealing with complexities and bureaucracy of the visa process with Pakistan and United Kingdom.
Working patterns:
The position offers 41 hours per week, with part-time options available starting at a minimum of 24 hours per week across 3 days.
Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):
Each application is considered on its own merits, but the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory security clearance. Due to the security requirements of the position applicants should be British, US, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian (and usually mono-nationals). We are unable to accept applications from nationals of Pakistan or dual nationality Pakistanis.
Employment will be offered only after appropriate level of UK standard security clearance is received. Any applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria or the security requirements will not be considered.
Essential on arrival:
Minimum level of education required is ‘A’ Levels equivalency
Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft applications e.g. Excel/Word
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Language Requirements:
Security clearance required:
Applicants who do not meet this criterion will not be considered
Desirable:
Previous experience of working with the military and/or FCDO and experience/knowledge of the UK Visa system would be useful but not essential.
For BHC candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates the basic salary will be PKR 223,015 per month plus Security Allowance of PKR 80,000 per month. This salary is non-negotiable.
Please note that the current salaries are being dollarized and processed in USD (using a fixed corporate exchange rate from November 2022) to provide cushion against the current external market conditions. This is a temporary measure and is subject to review at regular intervals. The payroll will revert to local currency processing once the external market conditions are normalised.
BHC offers a great benefits package that comprises of Annual Domiciliary cover and Medical Insurance Scheme which includes PKR 1,500,000 floater coverage per family for self, one spouse/long term partner and children under the age of 19 or under 23, if in full-time education and not gainfully employed. The Annual Domiciliary cover for day-to-day medical payments is upto PKR 200,000 per family (basis actual bills submission).
Additionally, The British High Commission contributes to a retirement provision in the form of a mandatory provident fund.
FCDO 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 increments and 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.
No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided. FCDO does not pay for any travelling, accommodation & relocation expenses incurred and/or accept any financial risk, including cancellation or reschedule costs.
Around half of our work forces are women. 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 behaviour-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. Point (c) to be adhere strictly.a) Complete the Online Application Form.b) Complete the Experience, Behaviours, Technical/Professional skills-based segment in the Online Application Form.c) Applicants need to answer the questions based on their professional experience. Kindly refrain from use of AI based tools to avoid application from getting rejected/disqualified.
To ensure a successful application it is important that you explain how you demonstrate behaviours and technical / professional skills, basis your experience. You are strongly advised to read the Success Profiles - Civil Service Frameworks, which provides a detailed guidance on how these behaviours are defined for each position. Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique to prepare specific examples of when and how you have demonstrated these behaviours in your application, by evidencing a structured response, including your skills and experiences. You briefly describe the situation in which you demonstrated the behaviour, and then explain your task in addressing the situation, what action you took and the result of this.
Internal candidates applying for this position must have completed their probation and have prior approval from their line manager, else the application will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by 04 July 2025 (latest by 23:55 hours PST).
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission
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.
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. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative & the appointment of successful candidate will be subject to clearance of police and other checks including references, educational and professional.
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.
