Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
An Overview:
British Embassy in Lisbon is part of a worldwide network representing British political, economic, security and consular interests overseas.
We are now seeking a top-quality Policy and Communications Assistant who will work at the heart of the British Embassy in Lisbon, in its Political and Economic Section.
As the Policy and Communications Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work across the full spectrum of the UK’s policy priorities in Portugal. Your focus will be providing support to the Policy Officer and the Communications Officer. You will also provide some light-touch administrative support to the wider political and economic section. Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability will be important.
You will need to be able to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team, including with other sections of the Embassy. You will form part of a team of 12 colleagues working on issues including internal politics, economics, communications, energy, education, health and values. You will be encouraged to contribute to the corporate life of the Embassy, for example by joining one of the main staff committees (e.g. learning and development, wellbeing and inclusion).
The role entails:
Our ideal candidate will have:
Good to have:
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
24 October 2024
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Full-time, Permanent
35 hours net
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Portugal
Lisbon
British Embassy
1
EUR
17,331.55 gross annual
2 December 2024
This is a full-time, permanent contract.
The British Embassy in Lisbon aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role of € 17,331.55 gross annual salary paid in fourteen instalments; plus a monthly meal allowance of €193.60. This salary is payable if the successful candidate is subject to individual income tax (IRS) in Portugal on the employment income in question. If the successful candidate is not subject to individual income tax (IRS) on their employment income in Portugal, and/or is not taxable elsewhere on such income, s/he will receive the above salary minus a reference amount approximate to the level of Portuguese tax that would be applicable if the income were subject to tax locally. Further information on this will be given to candidates during the recruitment process.
All staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Portugal are subject to local Portuguese employment law as well as internal regulations in force at any given time.
The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background and security clearance and must have pre-existing work authorisation for Portugal in order to apply.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Portugal. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
The Embassy will not consider applications from existing staff who have not successfully completed their probation period or, in the case of staff on temporary contract who have not yet completed two thirds of their contract.
British Embassy Lisbon offers a supportive environment for its team, including flexible working opportunities, a rich learning and training offering and a focus on individual development.
Visa/ Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Portugal 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.
Working Pattern: This is a full-time position based the British Embassy in Lisbon. The British Embassy’s flexible working policy currently allows for staff to work remotely for up to two days a week.
Learning and Development opportunities: There are many formal and informal Learning and Development opportunities available. The Embassy has an active L&D group and supports personal and professional development. There are opportunities to undertake formal training courses, work shadowing and other, more informal activities to support induction and professional development.
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 position.
* Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or 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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