View Vacancy – Residence Manager

Main purpose of job:

The British Embassy in Santo Domingo is seeking a Residence Manager to lead the day-to-day operations for the Residence of the British Ambassador, ensuring that the Residence at all times projects a welcoming, modern and highly professional image of the UK:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative professional to organise events at the Residence and manage the property and staff on a day- to- day basis.   This is a part-time role but permanent role with flexible hours.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

• Communication/Coordination:
  • Ensure that issues relating to the Residence are properly communicated to HM Ambassador.
  • Ensure effective communication with the Corporate Services Team to ensure the Residence, garden, furniture and equipment are properly maintained and accounted for;
• Finance: 
  • Prepare expense reports, quotes, budget reconciliation and other necessary reports to run the Residence properly and in a tight financial climate.
  • Manage the Residence Imprest
• Human Resources:
  •  Ensure all domestic staff and outsourced employees are properly trained and supervised.
  • Supervise temporary/contract staff contracted for events and/or specific works such as cleaning, maintenance, remodelling, etc.  
  • Supervision and quality control of outsourced staff and contractors at the Residence, including caterers
• Contacts:
  • Maintain an updated database of service suppliers.   Identify reliable and value for money providers, and build up good relationships.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience   :

– Fluent English and Spanish, covering reading, writing, speaking and listening, and an ability to switch between the two languages seamlessly

– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in writing and in person

– Proven ability to prioritise, effectively manage and execute multiple tasks and meet deadline

– Proven ability to demonstrate initiative and self-motivation

–  Proficiency in MS Office

–  Experience managing households or premises in the hospitality industry

– At least 2 years of relevant experience

Must have the right to work in the Dominican Republic.

Language requirements:

Language: English and Spanish

Level of language required: Full fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) are essential.