Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Consular Roles)
Consular
Who we are:
The British Embassy in Sofia is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a confident and customer-oriented Pro-Consul.
The Consular Team provides a high standard of consular assistance and support to British nationals in Bulgaria and North Macedonia, focusing on the most vulnerable. You will have frequent interaction with members of the public, local, regional and UK authorities as well as colleagues in British Embassies across the Europe South Consular Network. You will also work with colleagues across the British Embassy in Sofia, including with senior leadership. You will join a supportive Embassy team with a culture of continuous improvement and taking responsibility for personal learning and development.
The Seasonal Pro Consul, in close partnership with the Vice Consul, is required to build relationships with key external stakeholders in local authorities to ensure we are in the best position to help British national visitors/residents in need of assistance when required.
Why should you apply?
We are offering you the opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive working environment with opportunities for personal growth.
The job holder will be entitled to 25 days annual leave, calculated pro rata.
The successful candidate will be provided a mobile phone with unlimited data and calls.
We offer free parking space in City Center, upon availability.
What is the role all about?
You will be a resilient, quick-thinking individual, who can demonstrate empathy towards our most vulnerable customers, with good prioritisation and problem-solving skills and a strong sense of teamwork.
The Consular work is challenging and very rewarding. The different functions of the role will require you to adapt to shifting priorities and operational objectives, whilst maintaining a commitment to excellent customer service.
There will be a requirement for occasional travel within Bulgaria and some flexibility in working hours in order to meet key stakeholders and visit consular customers in e.g. detention or hospital.
Consular work brings staff into contact with people experiencing distressing and/or traumatic situations. A high degree of personal resilience is required. We also have a wellbeing programme to ensure colleagues are supported through these potentially challenging situations. You will also be part of a network of colleagues who work together and provide support and guidance to each other.
Main responsibilities will include:
Our ideal candidate shows:
It will be a plus:
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service
25 April 2024
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Fixed Term
36
6 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Bulgaria
Sofia
British Embassy
1
BGN
2446.30 BGN (gross)
3 June 2024
2 December 2024
This is a full-time, fixed term position for 6 months (36 hours per week).
The successful candidate will receive a monthly salary of BGN 2446.30 gross.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions service according to Bulgarian employment law.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Bulgaria 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.
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 FCDO 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.
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