Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Estates
Main purpose of job:
The management and delivery of all Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Embassy furniture requirements across the United States.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
- Responsible for the delivery of all Embassy and MOD furniture and logistics requirements across the United States, which includes approximately 60 MOD and FCDO owned properties in the Washington, D.C. Metro area.
- Oversight of an approximate budget of $5M for furniture and logistics.
- Support the management and development of the Accommodation Team with a results focused, strong customer service ethos.
- Drive value for money and service improvement for the pan USA furniture and logistics framework.
- Responsible for all USA furniture holdings ensuring availability, quality, and the minimisation of stock targets are met.
- Act as the furniture and logistics subject matter expert for the network providing specialist advice to Consulates and wider MOD detachments as required.
- Lead for designing and implementing an enhanced process for the through-life management of furniture inventory across the USA network. Support the Head of Accommodation in managing and improving the relationship with the logistics contractor providing recommendations on issues and mitigation where required.
- Act as the primary point of contact for customer complaints and grievances in relation to furniture and logistics.
- Advice and delivery on non-residential furniture requirements for the main Embassy building and residence.
- Deputise for the Head of Accommodation and support wider Accommodation Team or cross Embassy outputs as required.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
- Joint reporting responsibility (with the Housing Manager) for 6 members of staff.
- Approximately $5M of logistics and furniture expenditure.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience with a proven track record of working in a fast paced, customer service oriented environment.
- The jobholder will also have an adaptable, flexible, energetic approach, a willingness to learn, excellent oral and written communication skills; especially the ability to communicate with all levels of organization and customer base.
- Ability to prioritize, effectively manage and execute multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs, specifically MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Language: fluent in English.
- 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.
Leading and Communicating, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
28 December 2020
B3 (L)
Fixed Term, Full-time
40
12 months
North America, Caribbean and British Overseas Territories
United States
Washington
British Embassy
1
$62,721
15 February 2021
The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.
Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with US, state, and/or local employment law.
Individuals who are not a US taxpaying citizen will be paid a net salary based on a simulated US tax status.
Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
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