View Vacancy – DXB – Translator and Liaison Assistant (AO) – Part Time

The British Embassy Dubai is looking for an energetic person to work as a Part-Time Translator and Liaison Assistant, job grade AO on a fixed-term contract for three (3) years.

The jobholder will provide English to Arabic and Arabic to English translation services and will support the work of liaison through the translation of documents and correspondence. The role also includes some engagement with Arabic speakers. They will also be expected to perform a variety of administrative tasks to support the work of the wider Embassy.

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 promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and timely translation of all incoming and outgoing Arabic and English documents and correspondence.
• Engage with Arabic speakers to arrange appointments.
• Attend meetings and workshops to interpret in Arabic and English if required.
• Undertake general administrative duties, including organising and taking minutes of meetings, logistical support for external meetings, and maintaining administrative processes and records in line with audit and data protection requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility to respond to team requirements as they arise.
• Work with others, including Embassy staff in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, on wider Embassy

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required.

Key behaviours required:

• Managing a Quality Service – Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise, and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
• Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources, and support.
• Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
• Communicating and Influencing – Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity, and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses, and opinions of others.

• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both verbal and written. High-quality communications and drafting skills. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely.
• Excellent typing skills in both Arabic and English with proofreading and editing skills to ensure accuracy and fluency.
• Strong personal integrity and knowledge of data handling, retention, and storage procedures.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with proven ability to manage, plan, and prioritise tasks and workload, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Results driven with attention to detail, deadlines and outputs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a range of contacts to build effective working relationships and work closely with senior staff and their contacts.
• Able to work alone and within a close-knit team environment.
• Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).