View Vacancy – Executive Assistant & Events Manager, British Consulate-General, Los Angeles

Main purpose of job:

The British Consulate General Los Angeles invites applications from outstanding individuals for the position of Executive Assistant / Events Manager to the Consul-General.

This is a stimulating and varied role, involving lots of interaction with external contacts and teams across the British Consulate. The role will involve great organisation and planning skills, thinking creatively and excellent people skills.

The successful applicant will report directly to the Consul General and work closely with all the teams representing different elements of the British government’s work in Los Angeles. The British Consulate General in Los Angeles represents the UK government in Southern California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

The individual will be responsible for:

• providing executive assistant and diary support to the Consul General including organising visits and handling correspondence;
• facilitating representational work by overseeing management of the Consul Generals’ Residence and running events;
• leading some event delivery for the broader consulate.
• Line management and supervision of the Residence Housekeeper

The role will also provide similar support on an ad hoc basis to the Deputy Consul General.

During the pandemic, event management will be lead virtually and/or in line with City guidance. 

The successful applicant will report directly to the Consul General and work closely with all the teams representing different elements of the British government’s work in Los Angeles.

The British Consulate General in Los Angeles represents the UK government in Southern California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.

Language requirements:

Language: English

Level of language required: Proficient

Other skills / experience / qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.        
• 2-3 years relevant administrative experience in a fast-paced multi-faceted team environment is essential
• Experience of organising innovative events – in person and virtually.
• Great communication skills – orally and written. Proficiency in using internet applications, social media and the Microsoft Office suite
• Great interpersonal skills, and a strong team player who enjoys working with others and is able to integrate fully into a wider network-based team
• Expert in prioritisation, organisation, multitasking and time-management skills and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Initiative, determination and responsibility
• Superior problem solving skills, common sense, and able to exercise good judgement in the face of conflicting priorities
• Experience of managing others
• Good understanding of the challenges and sensitivities of working in the world of government and politics

Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.
*A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defense Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas.