DXB - Residence Assistant (S1)

at  Foreign Commonwealth Office

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy Dubai is part of a worldwide network, representing British Political, Economic, Commercial and Consular interests overseas.
The Embassy currently has a vacancy for a dynamic, hardworking and trustworthy professional to join the Embassy as a Residence Assistant for the Consul Generals (CG) Residence, job grade S1, on a fixed term contract for two (2) years.
As the first point of contact for all visitors to the Residence you will be responsible for meeting and greeting guests on arrival, including VVIPs and senior Government officials, and providing them with a world class guest experience. You will need to ensure guest comfort at all times and support to the Consul General and to smooth operation of the Residence.
The jobholder will work closely with the Events and Residence Officer and the Consul General in maintaining all aspects of the Residence, supporting official entertaining, cleaning duties and other household tasks as assigned.
This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated and trustworthy person to join a friendly, professional and welcoming team at the British Embassy in support of diplomatic work. We are an inclusive employer and actively support equality of opportunity at work and have an excellent programme of learning and development.
If you love working as part of a team, are motivated to work in a unique and fast-paced environment and take pride in maintaining a household to a very high standard, we encourage you to apply.

THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE TO ADOPT A FLEXIBLE APPROACH TO WORK AND WILL INCLUDE EVENING AND WEEKEND WORKING DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE ROLE.

The Embassy has an active Learning and Development Committee, and the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff to develop personally and professionally. The 70/20/10 learning and development model is applied in a flexible manner, with extensive informal and formal opportunities readily available.
The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy’s sponsorship.
Additional information

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 DUBAI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER, DEDICATED TO INCLUSIVITY, A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND VALUING DIFFERENCE.

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