View Vacancy – Consular Officer (GRC24.466)

• Experience of assisting British nationals overseas;
• Experience of influencing and engaging key stakeholders and local authorities;
• An understanding of the issues that British nationals (tourists and residents) may face;
• Driving licence valid for use in Greece
• Available to work out of hours and to travel abroad when required.
• Knowledge of the various local administrative systems.

This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 8 months fixed term contract.

The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package, 24 days annual leave entitlement (given pro-rata to staff on fixed-term contracts and/or staff working part-time), a training package and flexible working opportunities. Monthly salary for this position is EUR € 2,093.60 gross. An individual personal development plan will be agreed with the successful candidate.

This role will be based at the British Vice Consulate in Zakynthos.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into the wider team in the Vice Consulate in Zakynthos and will be encouraged to play a part in the corporate life of the Vice Consulate.

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background and security clearance. Anyone with right of residence and employment in Greece may apply, including all EU / EEA citizens and the family members of EU / EEA nationals exercising a treaty right in Greece.

Staff recruited locally by the British British Vice Consulate is subject to terms and conditions service according to Greek employment law. The British Vice Consulate does not sponsor work permits.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Greece and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Please be advised that Consular positions at the FCDO entail dealing with casework in situations that may involve death, detention, rape, assault, post-mortems, prison visits and highly distressed customers. Candidates should therefore have a high level of resilience to trauma.

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.

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