Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
MOD (Ministry of Defence)
Main purpose of job:
Provide general administration support for the BDSUS HR support Team, taking lead on processing offline iexpense claims and facilitate in theatre Service Discipline processes under direction of a military line manager.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
– Act as a first point of contact to military customer enquiries by evaluating, prioritising and answering telephone, voicemail, email and in-person requests for assistance or referring to the relevant subject matter expert (SME).
– Provide general administration support for the BDSUS J1 Team, taking lead on processing offline iexpense claims.
– Facilitate in theatre Service Discipline processes under direction of a military line manager including:-
1) Advice on timelines and tracking casework to ensure deadlines are met.
2) Draft and issue Acknowledgement letters.
3) Coordinate interview procedures.
4) Coordinate requests for legal advice.
5) Facilitate the appointment and briefing of an Assisting Officer for personnel undergoing disciplinary procedures.
6) Draft and issue Admissibility letters.
7) Ensure electronic HR system workbench notes are kept up to date and all relevant documents are uploaded.
– Provide cover for other BDSUS J1 Support Officer desks when required.
– Manage internal HR records through filing and keeping internal databases up to date.
– Ensure relevant information on the BDSUS website is kept up to date.
– Contribute to the development of a continuous improvement culture in the section recommending ways to improve service delivery where appropriate.
– Support wider Embassy and Defence Staff cross-functional initiatives.
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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.
Previous JPA and UK Service Discipline experience
Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
8 February 2021
Full-time
40
North America, Caribbean and British Overseas Territories
United States
Washington
British Embassy
1
$21.36
15 March 2021
Staff Support Assistant (SSA) or P1 Service Discipline course are available once employed.
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.
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