British Embassy
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
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HR
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Who are we?
The British Embassy in Berlin is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The Embassy is now looking for a Human Resources Officer, based in Berlin.
We aim to be a diverse and inclusive employer, welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The senior leadership is committed to ensuring that we are a supportive and fair place to work.
Main purpose of job:
Our successful candidate will support and foster the daily presence of the British Government in Germany. As part of the HR Team the HR Officer will support the HR Manager by providing a professional HR service across the British diplomatic missions in Germany in line with German labour law, best practice and central policy.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Support the HR Manager with various tasks;
- On- and Offboarding of country based staff and diplomats;
- Communication with the Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) to help UK diplomats get accredited;
- Support recruitment, actively advertising vacant positions on various platforms;
- General HR administration, such as issuing employment contracts, contractual amendments, references, confirmations, monitoring on- and offboarding lists, etc;
- Liaise with the Community Liaison Officers to ensure post reports are regularly reviewed and updated;
- Process HR invoices;
- Any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the wider work of the Embassy, including crisis work.
Other tasks:
- Corporate projects focussed on supporting and developing the collective spirit of the Embassy and the Consulate-Generals in Germany;
- Other duties which may reasonably be required and which are in accordance with the grading and core competencies of the job.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
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Our Ideal Candidate shows:
- Proficiency in German and English (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
- Recent work experience of at least 2 years within a similar role;
- Professional experience in customer service oriented role;
- Excellent communication skills and customer focus;
- Ability to deliver high quality work within deadlines and at times under pressure;
- Good communication skills and strong customer focus;
- Problem solving skills;
- Ability to work independently, but also with colleagues and contacts in the immediate and wider teams as appropriate;
- Good IT skills, especially standard MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
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Nice to have:
- Some knowledge of German labour law and social insurance regulations;
- Experience of working in an international environment;
- Some knowledge of UK national insurance regulations desirable;
- Experience of working with Oracle databases.
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Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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23 February 2025
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Administrative Officer (AO)
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Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
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37.5
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Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
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Germany
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Berlin
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British Embassy
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€51,564.- rising to a maximum of approx. € 57,922.- gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay (salary is not negotiable).
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15 April 2025
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This is a full time (37,5 hours a week) , fixed-term 2 year contract with the possibility of a permanent contract subject to performance and funding. Salary €51,564.- rising to a maximum of approx. € 57,922.- gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay (salary is not negotiable). Candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation in Germany in order to apply.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local German employment law.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Germany 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.
Equal employment
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics. The Germany Network wants to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background.
Learning & Development
The British Embassy in Berlin has a strong ethos of Learning and Development, including our Learning and Development Week. In addition, there will be many opportunities to attend external seminars and events on relevant issues. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all Embassy staff.
The Embassy offers learning and development opportunities throughout the year and invites you to join committee led forums where you may have an interest and can help shape the organisations objectives.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government’s Germany network and supporting the Embassy’s positive working environment.
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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.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
*Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
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