Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Security, Corporate Services Support
Note: Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.
The British Embassy in Paris is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. It is also part of the UK’s France Network (including offices in Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseilles and representation to international organisations in Paris (OECD and UNESCO) and Strasbourg (CoE).The British Embassy is currently looking for a Mailroom Guard/Messenger.
The Guard/Messenger will work as part of the Mailroom Security team and be responsible for providing a high quality service in the mail delivery, and for providing an alert and professional guard presence at the British Embassy and Residence.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Registering and scanning mail and parcels delivered to the Embassy.
- Liaising with French Authorities when required by HR Office.
- Controlling a vehicle and pedestrian entrance to the British Embassy, including conducting vehicle searches.
- Supervising security procedures, locking and unlocking procedures.
- Escorting visitors, contractors and deliveries.
- Additional ad hoc tasks assigned by the Post Security Manager, when required:
- Working as Security Officer at the Residence, supervising the control of access to our buildings.
- Monitoring the CCTV and alarm systems.
- Registering the entrance and leaving of staff and visitors.
- Issuing passes to visitors.
- Checking guest lists during events organized at the residence or Embassy, dealing with members of the public in a polite and professional manner, including bag searches.
Professional proficiency in English and ability to communicate effectively in French (*C1 level);
Proven track record of working well in a team but also autonomously;
Ability to work shift patterns (including weekends and bank holidays) and to be flexible regarding taking on extra shifts to cover colleague’s absences;
Strong customer service skills as the guard/Messenger is often the first point of contact;
Proven track record of making quick and effective decisions;
Punctuality and excellent personal presentation.
First aid trained;
Previous experience in a security environment (private, military or police).
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
9 June 2021
S1
Fixed Term, Full-time
35
12 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
France
Paris
British Embassy
1
2292
24 July 2021
This is a full-time and fixed-term position (expected duration of the contract is 12 months).
All appointments are subject to professional background check satisfactory security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of his/her passport or national identity card for all nationalities held, an up-to-date criminal record (casier judiciaire) for recent countries of residence (which can be obtained online at https://www.cjn.justice.gouv.fr/cjn/b3/eje20 ), two written proofs of address (utility invoices and/or bank statements) and two references.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in France are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local French employment law and FCO guidance for Local Staff. The posts we offer are not an entry point into the UK’s Diplomatic Service.
Your application will only be considered if you follow the guidance below:
- Your application must be sent in English only.
- Your application must clearly indicate all nationalities you hold.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in France 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.
FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
Additional Information (due to Covid-19):
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You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
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Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
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Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
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