Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Estates
The British High Commission (BHC) in Malta is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a dedicated Residence and Events Manager.
The main purpose of this role is to: manage the operation of The British High Commissioner’s Residence. Planning, organising and delivering of events for The British High Commissioner and The British High Commission. Management of the Residence, including cleaning staff and works. Food Prep and cooking of light meals.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Events Management for the High Commission ranging from tea for two to receptions of 100+ to include full organisation of the event;
- Preparation of Guest lists and issuing of Invitations in liaison with the High Commissioner’s Personal Assistant;
- Engagement with Suppliers, Casual Staff and High Commission staff to ensure all events run smoothly;
- Procurement of Supplies and Services in line with FCDO procurement practices;
- Management of 2 housemaids;
- Close cooperation with PA & High Commissioner on HC’s diary and plans;
- Oversight of the Residence building to include Health & Safety, Maintenance and Contractor supervision;
- Reporting maintenance issues to the High Commission Estate team and follow up on actions required;
- Preparation for and welcoming of Visitors to the High Commissioner’s Residence;
- Management and recording of Inventories, Stocks and Stores;
- Supervision of any weekend and evening events;
- Supervision of contractors;
- Cooking and preparation of light meals at the Residence.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written, minimum C1 level*);
- Experience of event and team management;
- Knowledge and/or experience with account/budget management;
- Ability to work well in a team and independently;
- Strong problem solving skills using own judgement;
- Strong IT skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook;
- Previous Line Management experience;
- Previous cooking experience;
- Driver’s Licence (Category ‘B’);
- Food Handling Licence;
- Maltese Language.
Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
4 November 2021
A2 (L)
Part-Time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
25
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Malta
Valletta
British High Commission
1
EUR
1300
1 December 2021
This is a part-time of 25 hours/week, 12 months renewable contract.
The part-time hours will be agreed with the line manager.
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Malta. The British High Commission does not sponsor work permits.
Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Malta are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Maltese employment law.
Visa/Passport requirements: candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Malta and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.
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.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C2 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.
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