View Vacancy - Accommodation and Furnishings Officer - Islamabad
Main purpose of job:
Working in the British High Commission Islamabad, the successful candidate will be working to ensure that the residential accommodation for British diplomats and their families meets the high standards expected of their customers and is in line with UK government guidance on accommodation and furnishings. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a diplomatic mission in a high-paced, customer facing role.
The successful candidate is responsible for ensuring all properties and offices meet UK standards and that staff are accommodated in an efficient manner.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Carry out residential properties inspections before staff departs and when new staff arrives, to ensure properties and furniture are in good condition, check/update inventories and ensure properties are clean and ready for occupation.
- Assessing properties and identifying repairs or replacements required for both hard and soft furnishings and taking forward required works with suppliers and contractors.
- To update all the inventories and staff information on Pyramid, the FCO’s property IT system.
- Oversight of the running of the House Hotels – ensuring staff are aware of their responsibilities. Taking and record bookings for hotel rooms and issuing keys.
- Planning and arranging furnishings upgrades and submitting estimates to Head of Accommodation & Furnishings for inclusion in budget bids. Raising requisitions on Prism and receipting goods/services for furnishing purchase.
- To manage office machinery stock, procurement and smooth running of office business.
- Line management and tasking of 6xS House Hotel staff in Islamabad and Lahore.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
6XS House Hotel Staff
Language requirements:
Language: English, Urdu
Level of language required: Fluent written and spoken
Other skills / experience / qualifications:
Essential on arrival
- Effective line management and supervisory experience
- Strong inter personal skills
- Basic IT Skills
- Customer service skills, ideally in a similar role
- Valid motor car license
Desirable:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Relevant similar experience
Salary Details:
For BHC candidates, the Local BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.For other than BHC candidates, Basic Salary will be PKR 88,284 per month.
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.
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 FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
Number of in house training opportunities are being provided to staff.
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a), (b) and (c) will not be considered.
A. Complete the Online Application Form
B. Attach a detailed CV
C. Complete the Motivation Segment in the Online Application Form
Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) and also inform their current line managers. Else the application will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by 25 July 2019 midnight.
Please Note:
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.
The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references,medical,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.
