View Vacancy - UKVI Messenger (TUR18.186)

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UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration)

The British Consulate General in Istanbul is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to hire a temporary Messenger to provide support to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) section during the summer.

UKVI is the overseas arm of the UK's immigration control. Istanbul is one of the busiest Visa Sections in the world and processes applications made in Turkey, Central Asia, South Caucasus, Tel Aviv and Northern Cyprus. We are committed to providing a first class service, and are expected to be flexible, and to make fair and defensible decisions on visa applications quickly, balancing the need for a high level of customer service with the requirement to maintain the integrity of the immigration control.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • To carry, load, unload, deliver and collect file boxes from and to various locations between office buildings within the compound;
  • To fill boxes and move items requested to storage units within the timescales required;
  • To support Registry when necessary;
  • To ensure that files are in the correct location;
  • To carry out ad-hoc duties as may be prescribed by Managers.
  • Reasonable command of spoken English and Fluent Turkish;
  • Ability to comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions;
  • Knowledge of correct manual handling techniques;
  • Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks to an agreed standard;
  • Good computer skills (knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel).
  • Experience in a messenger or porter role.
24 April 2018
S2
Full-time, Temporary
36.25
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Turkiye
Istanbul
British Consulate General
1
TRY
32,409.60 TL gross
14 May 2018

This is a full-time three-month temporary contract, for 5 working days (36.15 hours net) per week. Expected start date is 14 May 2018, however, the successful candidate should be available to start as soon as possible.

The annual salary for this position is 32,409.60 TL gross, S2 level. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkey. The British Consulate General does not sponsor for work permits.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months.

Staff recruited locally by the British Consulate General in Istanbul are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law.

British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. We are committed to developing a learning organisation that enhances business performance, maximises our staff’s potential and encourages staff innovation and development.

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 Consulate will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

This opportunity is closed to applications.