View Vacancy - PA to the Deputy High Commissioner AO (06/23 ABJ)
Main purpose of job: This is a busy and varied job, working in the Private Office Team in the heart of the British High Commission. The main role is to provide excellent administrative support to the Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) and, in collaboration with the High Commissioner’s Chief of Staff and the rest of the team, to support the effective and efficient running of the Private Office.
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- At least 2 years previous experience in a large office.
- Strong English language skills with the ability to both speak and write clearly and fluently.
- First Degree 2:2 or higher.
- A strong track record as PA to a busy senior executive.
Learning and development opportunities:
The BHC provides good learning and development opportunities, both formal and informal. If official travel is undertaken in Nigeria appropriate training is given, including first aid and travel planning.
Working patterns:
This is a full time Mon-Fri office based job although there is some flexibility to work from home on occasion. Occasional evening and or/weekend work is required e.g. to support DHC and wider High Commission functions.
The post holder must have confidence in dealing with a wider range of stakeholders, including senior staff in the High Commission, the Nigerian MFA and the FCDO in London.
- Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
- Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
- All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
- The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
- Obtain the relevant permit
- Pay fees for the permit
- Make arrangements to relocate
- Meet the costs to relocation
- 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.
- Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
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- Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
- The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
- Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.
This opportunity is closed to applications.