View Vacancy – Human Resources Officer (TUR24.464)

Nice to have: 

• Experienced in learning and development and performance management;
• Knowledge of Turkish labour legislations;
• Translation skills.

This is a full-time permanent contract for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week.

The monthly salary for this position is $1,840.00 USD gross, paid in 12 instalments, grade AO. 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 Turkiye. The British Consulate General does not sponsor for work permits.

We offer a benefits package including:

• A minimum of 25 days annual leave per year (calculated pro-rata) starting from the first day of employment.
• Two days working from Home per week (for applicable positions)
• Optional Private Health Insurance (The Turkey Network will pay 80% of the premiums for staff and 60% of the premiums for spouses and children)
• Comprehensive leave, such as maternity, paternity, adoption, compassionate, and development leave
• Employee Assistance Program (Confidential support for mental health)
• Performance related bonus
• Time off in Lieu or overtime pay
• UK and Turkish public and privilege holidays (Total of 14 days per year)
• A good work-life balance and positive working environment
• Access to the FCDO learning & development (L&D) platform for career enhancement and progression
• The opportunity to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment

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 salaries paid to staff who are exempt from income tax in Turkiye and to those who have already retired from SGK will differ from the salary advertised for the role. Further details can be provided by the local HR team.

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.

FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet 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.