Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Estates
Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience-based segment and the behaviours and technical/ professional skills-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’
Main purpose of job:
The main responsibility of this job is to provide an efficient accommodation service – managing the accommodation for British High Commission Dhaka, ensuring cleaning standards are maintained and that accommodation is fit for purpose.
The successful candidate will join the Corporate Services Team at the British High Commission Dhaka which provides essential support to all sections ensuring they have the necessary resources to function successfully. The Estates assistant is responsible for booking accommodation effectively, maximising on capacity as well as covering for colleagues in a busy estate team providing services to a wide range of internal clients.
Candidate will be responsible for Planning and actioning the Preventive Maintenance schedules; Provide general estates support to the Network Estates Teams, receiving, actioning and inspecting customer service tasks related to the Estate; monitoring and inspecting corrective works closely and effectively
This position is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the British High Commission compound and accommodation. This includes managing work requests, health & safety functions, fire emergency planning, arranging new accommodations for UK based staffs/families and handover vacated properties to the landlord. The Estates Assistant is responsible for managing an efficient cleaning, gardening and pest control contracts plus monitoring the usage of utilities. Working alongside the TWG team, this position ensures that teams provide a professional and an efficient service to support the staff and assure buildings are fit for use.
Key responsibilities:
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Proficient
A language test will be administered
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
Training will be provided on technical issues and post specific security issues once appointed.
Essential on arrival:
Good level of English.
IT Skills: Basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Oracle)
Education: Minimum of an undergraduate degree in any discipline
Desirable:
Experience working in an international organisation or diplomatic mission.
An IELTS score of 6 or above
Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
6 November 2024
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Full-time, Permanent
45
South Asia & Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Dhaka
British High Commission
1
BDT
BDT 93,180 per month
monthly
23 November 2024
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Country Based Staff Terms & Conditions will apply.
The minimum salary for the grade is all inclusive of BDT 93,180 per month.
The British High Commission offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary, benefits, a leave entitlement, Health Insurance and relevant L&D opportunities.
Please note – 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.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
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 also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
Note: “All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the behavioural based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’’
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.
Please note that internal candidates applying for this position must have completed their probation and have prior approval from their line manager, else the application will not be considered.
For staff who are currently on a temporary promotion or deployment, additionally, candidates must also secure approval from their substantive line manager.
We will accept only online applications by 06th November 2024, till 23:55 hrs (Dhaka time)
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Basis the scores, the candidate/s who did not score as highly as the successful candidate, might be placed on the reserve list. If during the reserve period of 6 months, the same or largely similar role becomes available, the role may be offered to the second or subsequent appointable candidates.
The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, medical, educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
To apply please copy and paste this link: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/candidate/jobboard/vacancy/1/adv/
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