View Vacancy - Corporate Services Officer & PA to DHM (BGR26-003627)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Corporate Services Support, Private Office

Who are we?

The British Embassy in Sofia is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Corporate Services Officer & PA to DHM.

As part of the Corporate Services Team, this role provides high quality support and customer service to internal and external stakeholders of the British Embassy Sofia, including on protocol questions. In addition, the job holder provides personal assistance to the DHM in organising and co-ordinating tasks from different teams and providing diary management support.

  • Responsible for the Embassy’s official mailbox and switchboard, which requires working with different Embassy teams and other resources and submitting well researched responses;
  • Management of the transport schedule, including weekly drivers’ programmes, booking of official vehicles and dealing with mileage queries;
  • Language Officer – responsible for organising all Bulgarian language training at Post, immersion trainings and coordinating entitlement of the staff;
  • Protocol work, including liaising with the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on various matters, such as visa requirements, drafting of notes verbales, and preparing the set of documents needed for the issuance of diplomatic identity cards;
  • Personal Assistant (PA) to the Deputy Head of Mission;
  • Provision of other administrative services;

Why you should apply:

  • Outstanding career development opportunity for the right candidate in an exciting yet friendly environment;
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus UK and Bulgarian holidays;
  • Mobile work phone with unlimited data and calls; 
  • Other benefits include free parking space in city centre (Moskovska St, if available), staff club, staff and children’s Christmas party and access to our heated open air swimming pool (open during summer months).

Our ideal candidate shows:

  • Proficiency in Bulgarian and English (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level according to CEFR*)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse interlocutors, including internal stakeholders, government officials and the general public
  • Strong organisational skills and experience in prioritising tasks and working towards deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure and conflict resolution skills - calm handling of schedule clashes and urgent changes
  • Good team player and proactive personality
  • Cultural Awareness - sensitivity to protocol and local norms
  • Discretion and Integrity
  • Experience with MS office suite: Word, Outlook and TEAMS

Nice to have:

  • Experience or knowledge of working in an international environment and/or diplomatic mission;
  • Experience in diary management and acting as a personal assistant.
Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
11 May 2026
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Permanent
36
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Bulgaria
Sofia
British Embassy
1
EUR
1373 € gross (non-negotiable, payable 13th times per year)
monthly
15 May 2026

The successful candidate will receive a non-negotiable monthly salary of 1373 EUR gross. In addition, staff are entitled to a 13th month salary pro rata.

Core skills training and mandatory trainings will be provided by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. All staff have a personal development plan and access to world class learning and development opportunities.

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background and security clearance. Anyone with right of residence and employment in Bulgaria may apply, including all EU/EEA citizens and the family members of EU/EEA nationals exercising a treaty right in Bulgaria.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions Service according to Bulgarian employment law.

Learning and development opportunities

Core skills training and mandatory trainings will be provided by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. All staff have a personal development plan and access to world class learning and development opportunities.


Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment  levels  please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed. 

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