Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
NCA (National Crime Agency)
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.
Our daily work relies on the input of dedicated individuals who engage on many different topics and activities. We seek to employ a diverse range of candidates who bring their own talents and perspectives to the role. We have a strong corporate agenda that ensures we create a positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is valued for their contribution.
The British Bilateral Embassy in Belgium is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for two Attaché Assistants to assist the law enforcement attachés to gather, develop and share information in support of the UK and host agency priorities, and manage the administrative functions of the attachés’ office.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process requests from both Belgian and UK law enforcement agencies;
- Answer telephone enquiries from both UK and Belgian partners;
- Organise various events;
- Analyse data and present results / findings;
- Assist with a number of support duties such as general administration;
- Conduct open source research and analysis as needed;
- Perform any other administrative tasks as required;
- Carry out general financial administration including the payment of invoices;
- Attend meetings as and when required in support of attaché;
- Translating written material when needed;
- Assist in maintaining host nation relationships.
- Full professional proficiency in English and French, including excellent writing skills (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
- Excellent organisation skills with a keen eye for detail;
- Good IT skills, in particular the ability to order and analyse data utilising the Microsoft Office Suite;
- A high level of flexibility, discretion and integrity.
- Successful security clearance both from UK and Belgium (following successful application).
- Excellent or good spoken and written Flemish would be highly desirable (B1 or C1 level for CEFR framework*);
- Relevant law enforcement agency experience.
Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Demonstrating Resilience
29 March 2021
A2 (L)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
36.25
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Belgium
Brussels
British Embassy
2
3,486.19
1 April 2021
This is a full-time contract for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week, for a duration of 12 months with a possibility of extension.
The monthly gross salary for this position is € 3,486.19, A2 level. In addition, we offer an extensive salary package, which includes a 13 month, luncheon vouchers, pension scheme, optional hospitalisation insurance (subject to monthly employee contribution), reimbursement of public transport and a lot more. We offer more days of annual leave than the Belgian requirements.
Please note that Belgian nationals will be paid their salary gross and are expected to comply with their tax obligations through completion of a tax return to the Belgian authorities. Non-Belgian nationals will receive their salary net, minus the deduction of an equivalent level of Belgian tax retained at source. Further information on this will be given to candidates during the recruitment process.
Staff recruited locally by the British Diplomatic Missions in Belgium are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Belgian employment law.
The successful candidates will be subject to professional background checks and security clearance.
Passport: officers are expected to be in possession of a passport due to the possibility that they may be asked to undertake business travel.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Belgium 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, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
Please be advised 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.
Information due to COVID-19:
- You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
- Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
- Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
To help us with our recruitment effort, please indicate on the application form /in your cover letter where (ngotenders.net) you saw this job posting.