International Liaison Assistant

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The Hague, Nederland Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Voltijd
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. Job Category Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas) Job Subcategory Home Office Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Bilateral Embassy in the Netherlands is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The British Embassy, the Consulate General in The Hague and Belgium and Luxembourg together form Benelux network. A vacancy has arisen in Home Office International Operations.

An International Liaison Assistant’s (ILA) duties requires the ability to work flexibly as part of small team, with a determination to succeed and be able to prioritise your workload with the minimum of supervision whilst using your own initiative. The successful candidate will need to have strong inter-personal skills and be able to forge excellent working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

A key focus of the team is to ensure that passengers travelling to the UK are correctly documented, and to intercept passengers who attempt to circumvent the UK immigration laws by travelling with forged documents. The team also provides training and support on risk and forgery and works with host authorities and other stakeholders to combat organised immigration crime.

Roles and responsibilities:

Provide administrative and organisational support to the International Liaison Manager and International Liaison officers as necessary. Maintain risk databases, including substantial data entry and related background research. Diary management, monitoring incoming requests and outgoing appointments and ensuring the team are aware of diary commitments. Prepare and monitor statistics and statistical reports. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including Embassy colleagues, airlines and local Law Enforcement across the Benelux region. Organise regional travel, training sessions and internal/external meetings/events. Flexibly support the team and wider Embassy network as and when required. Essential qualifications, skills and experience Fluent oral and written communication skills in English (minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*); Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in office administration, data analysis and report writing.  IT literacy, a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point. Able to prioritise work effectively without close supervision and also work as a member of a team. Ability to analyse information from a number of sources in different formats and produce related reporting within published guidelines and timeframes. Flexibility. Occasionally the position may require the job holder to work extended hours or work flexibly, sometimes at short notice. Desirable qualifications, skills and experience Fluent oral and written communication skills in French and/or Dutch (minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*); Experience or knowledge of working in an international/ multilateral environment. Experience working in an administrative role. Basic knowledge of UK Government/Civil Service Structures. Experience or knowledge of the travel/aviation industry. Required behaviours Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together Application deadline 20 June 2024 Grade Administrative Officer (AO) Type of Position Full-time, Fixed Term Working hours per week 36 Duration of Post 12 months Region Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia Country/Territory Netherlands Location (City) The Hague Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency EUR Salary €3,578.16 Start Date 2 September 2024 Other benefits and conditions of employment

The base salary for this position is €3,578.16 gross per month, based on a working week of 36 hours. In addition, an 8% holiday allowance is payable each year.

The successful candidate will initially be offered a 12 months employment contract at Administrative Officer (AO) grade level.

 
We offer a benefits package including:
• Travel (commuter) allowance
• Working from Home allowance (if applicable)
• Defined contribution Pension Scheme
• Performance related bonus
• Time off in Lieu
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave per year
• UK and Dutch public and privilege holidays 
• Access to the FCDO learning & development (L&D) platform
• Annual L&D leave entitlement
• The opportunity to work in an international environment;

Job conditions: The job description is subject to changes and may evolve over time and in response to changing circumstances. The role exists as part of a team and all staff are expected to be flexible in supporting colleagues, particularly at busy times. The Embassy promotes and demonstrates the core values of Professionalism, Inclusivity, Honesty, and Respect in all that we do. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all members of the team are expected to treat each other with respect. We value great teamwork, and we ask that everyone contributes to create a positive atmosphere at work.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands. The successful candidate will be required to provide a BSN (citizen service number) on their start date and will need to arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation, as well as any other living costs. The successful candidate will undergo a professional background check. Any job offer is also subject to a successful security clearance check.

Salary/tax conditions: Successful candidates who are not liable to pay local income tax will have their salary abated by an amount equal to that which would be paid if they were liable to pay local income tax (also known as notional tax).


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