The British Embassy Bahrain is seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate Services Manager to oversee and integrate Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology functions. This multifaceted role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of the Embassy’s internal services, supporting staff, and maintaining compliance with UK government and local regulations.
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.
Roles and responsibilities:
Finance:
Human Resources (HR):
Operations (IT Support):
Others:
Wider Embassy contribution:
Resources Managed
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required.
Key behaviours required:
Working hours and remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role. The salary for this role is at BHD 1,278.65 per month based on 35 hours per week.
If you are exempt from paying local social insurance in Bahrain, your salary will be abated by an amount equivalent to the social insurance that would otherwise be payable. Further information on this may be provided at interview if necessary.
No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
The package includes private medical insurance and learning and development (L&D) opportunities. Specific training and mentoring for the role will be provided, and your Line Manager will help you develop a personalised L&D plan and will share opportunities, resources and guidance to ensure you continue your learning.
This role is for a full-time employment on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will be subject to a three-month probationary period. The appointment is subject to satisfactory local and UK security clearances.
Normal working hours at the Embassy are from 07:30-14:30 from Sunday to Thursday, with core working hours from 09:00-13:00. The Embassy operates a flexible working policy, which allows staff to work more flexibly as long as the core hours are worked subject to line manager agreement. This will be considered based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies. The jobholder will be expected to work mostly from the Embassy in support of senior colleagues.
There may be limited opportunity / requirement to travel for work.
How to apply:
Interested candidates must include in their online application form the following:
1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and
3) Examples in the relevant sections of the online application form of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
Please refrain from the use of AI based tools when completing your application, this is to ensure a fair competition for all candidates and helps maintain the integrity process. If the use of AI is identified, your application may be rejected.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted before 23:55 Bahrain local time on 20 July 2025.
Applications submitted after the stated deadline will not be considered.
The Embassy can provide visa sponsorship to the successful candidate (if needed).
Process:
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) 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 advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and in the UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy Bahrain is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local labour law.
This opportunity is closed to applications.