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Job Category 1
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory 1
Corporate Services Support
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1
The British Embassy in Skopje is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic, commercial and consular interests overseas. We are currently looking for a Part-time Residence Household Assistant.
Roles and responsibilities
The precise range of duties will vary depending over time according to the requirements of the British Residence. Occasional out-of-hours work will be expected. The role includes but may not be limited to the following activities:
- Co-ordinate with the Residence Housekeeper arrangements for all official visitors staying at the Residence, ensuring that rooms are cleaned and prepared for overnight guests, and the highest levels of services are provided.
- In coordination with the Residence Housekeeper to establish a timetable for routine and seasonal cleaning and maintenance
- In coordination with the Residence Housekeeper arrange services with local vendors such as florists, dry cleaners and tailors.
- Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation at all times.
- Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, etc
- Liaise with the security guards and security team to ensure effective security of the Residence.
- Able to use detergents and chemicals in a safe way, following FCDO H&S standards.
- Washing and ironing clothes as per the instruction received by the household residents or the Housekeeper.
- Liaise with the Corporate Services Team to ensure maintenance support to the HMA Residence.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1
- Previous experience in housekeeping, preferably in an international environment;
- Able to work effectively and supportively with colleagues, both individually and in a team;
- Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance;
- Flexibility and ability to learn quickly;
- Dedicated and careful;
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
- Able to use different tools and chemicals in cleaning process, following H&S regulations.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 1
Previous relevant working experience in an international standard hotel, diplomatic residence or equivalent.
Required behaviours 1
Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
Application deadline 1
31st January
Grade 1
S3
Type of Position 1
Part-time renewable 12 months contract
Working hours per week 1
19.5
Duration of Post 1
12 months
Region 1
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Country/Territory 1
Republic of North Macedonia
Location (City) 1
Skopje
Type of Post 1
British Embassy
Number of vacancies 1
1
Salary Currency 1
MKD
Salary 1
31,829.00
Start Date 1
1st March
Other benefits and conditions of employment 1
Part-time renewable 12 months contract.
The British Embassy has an active learning and development culture and there will be opportunities for informal training and shadowing.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Skopje are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local (Republic of North Macedonia) employment law.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in the Republic of North Macedonia. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
Applications can be submitted to [најави се за да го видиш е-маилот]
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Republic of North Macedonia 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.