JOB DESCRIPTION

View Vacancy – Deputy Corporate Services Manager (Part Time)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

To support the Corporate Services Manager (CSM) and Head of Governor’s Office (HOGO) in delivery of corporate services for the Governor’s Office, including IT support, estates and asset maintenance, accountant duties, updating records and support to new staff arrivals.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

Deputise for Corporate Services Manager (CSM) as required.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

Deputise for Corporate Services Manager (CSM) as required.

Budgets, Finance

Post accountant duties including responsibility for cash float, issuing invoices for telephone usage and receipts for incoming monies. Processing of all supplier invoices, entering payments on banking platform.
Assist CSM with budget management and monitoring, including procurement and requisitions where required.

Estates, Transport and IT

• Identify potential properties for Post Hirings. Lead on maintenance of residential properties and office, working closely with BVI colleagues to implement the Service Level Agreement.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Post’s Health and Safety strategy. Disseminate FCDO Health and Safety advice to colleagues and remind them of FCDO policy.
• Assist CSM in dealings with local contractors and technical experts to maintain and uphold Health, Safety and Security requirements that comply with local and UK standards.
• Maintain FCDO property inventories and rolling furniture programme, including disposals and purchasing, ensuring Planon property register is kept updated.
• Oversee transport support, including maintenance of office car and Governor’s car

Community Liaison Officer support for incoming staff

• Updating of Post Report, Induction Pack and Visitors Briefing Pack.
• Completion of Cost of Living Survey twice a year and Geographical Expenditure Guides.
• Provide advice and practical support to UK-based FCDO and other Government Department’s officers and families on arrival at Post.

Safety and Security

• Assist CSM with implementation of Security Advisers’ recommendations, including sourcing quotes and supervising security works.
• Assist CSM with Health & Safety awareness raising and compliance, including regular safety drills.
• Support Disaster preparedness, helping to maintain accurate records for Crisis Management plan and business continuity plan, provision of advice and supplies in the event of a natural disaster.

Visits and Events Management

• Lead on arranging FCDO corporate, technical and security visits to the Territory.
• Complete diplomatic clearances for visiting ships (Royal Navy, US and other nationality naval vessels) and overflight and landing of military aircraft.
• Assist with logistics for major functions such as King’s Birthday Party and Remembrance Day.

Consular-type Assistance and Nationality

• Assist in providing consular-type support as necessary to visiting Distressed British Nationals.
• Maintain ‘post box’ service for Civil Registry sending BC registration applications to Home Office and forwarding certificates received from Home Office to Civil Registry.

Information Technology (IT)

• As Information Technology Support Officer (ITSO), be main point of contact for Information and Digital Directorate in UK, lead on trouble-shooting all IT issues and purchasing IT equipment when needed.
• Day-to-day maintenance, upkeep and disposal of the Governor’s Office FCDO IT systems.
• Complete IT Inventory log and updates.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Proficient IT skills.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• BVI driving licence.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Familiarity with UK Government systems and processes

Required behaviours

Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Working Together

Application deadline

17 October 2025

Grade

Administrative Assistant (AA)

Type of Position

Fixed Term

Working hours per week

24

Duration of Post

24 months

Region

Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories

Country/Territory

British Virgin Islands

Location (City)

Tortola

Type of Post

Governor

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

USD

Salary

$28,000/Year

Type of Salary

yearly

Start Date

1 December 2025

End Date

30 November 2027

Other benefits and conditions of employment

BVI positions do not require prior legal status to live and work in the British Virgin Islands. The Governor”s Office will assist with the entry clearance and work permit process for the successful candidate.

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g. some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list. If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second of subsequent candidate.

The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities.

Learning and development opportunities:

Comprehensive online learning programme.
Support from network of peers, regional and UK-based teams.

Working patterns:

Many of this role’s duties require physical presence in the Governor’s Office. Subject to operational requirements occasional working from home and flexible working hours may be agreed with the line manager.

Additional information

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 17 October 2025

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements