View Vacancy – Head of Human Resources, Türkiye Network (TUR25.025)

Ideally it would be great to have:

• Experience working in government departments.
• Experience working in an international environment
• Relevant HR qualification

This is a full-time, permanent contract, for 5 working days (36 hours and 15 minutes net), per week. 

The monthly salary for this position is 3,800 USD gross, paid in 12 instalments, HEO level. 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 Türkiye. The British Embassy does not sponsor 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.
• One day working from home per week (for applicable positions only)
• Optional Private Health Insurance (The Türkiye 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 Türkiye 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.

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