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MOD (Ministry of Defence)
The Defence Section is responsible for maintaining and strengthening the UK’s defence interests with the Republic of Singapore. It does this by promoting links between UK and Singapore defence organisations and defence-related institutions. It identifies areas for potential cooperation between both countries and develops bi-lateral programmes that support this interaction.
A vacancy has become available for the Assistant to the Defence Adviser within the Defence Section.
Your main duties will be to assist the Defence Adviser with the development and implementation of a defence relations activity programme based around defined UK Government and Ministry of Defence objectives. This will require liaison with the UK Ministry of Defence and other government departments and the Republic of Singapore Ministry of Defence.
You will be responsible for supervising the busy office, ensuring that all administrative tasks are completed to standard and time, and will manage the Defence Section accounts, including budget forecasting, payment of salaries, expenses and invoices. Additionally you will be the focal point for coordinating with High Commission staff on human resources and facilities management. You will take the lead in planning and arranging for all ceremonial activities, visiting British military units and training exchanges, working closely with the Singapore MINDEF and other forces where necessary. To help with these responsibilities some training will be provided in the UK to include accounting and other administrative aspects of your role (all flights and expenses will be met by the Defence Section). The successful applicant will only be appointed on gaining UK Security clearance.
You will have a strong administration and financial background, be able to operate to deadlines, adaptable and flexible approach when dealing with unforeseen circumstances, both during and outside of normal working hours. We are looking for a decisive team player with considerable initiative and a committed professional approach to all tasks.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong sense of teamwork is vital to your success.
- You will need to hold one of the following passports: UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
- Office or accounts management experience is highly desirable
- Previous managerial responsibility
- Familiarity with office IT, particularly Microsoft Office, Teams
- A clean driving licence
Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally
15 February 2021
B3 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
37.5
Asia Pacific
Singapore
Singapore
British High Commission
1
4,738
24 May 2021
We offer a competitive package, which includes basic salary of SGD 4,738 per month and annual wage supplement [an additional 2 months’ salary paid out in December each year], 23-day annual leave entitlement in pro rata and insurance plan.
Due to the Government of Singapore’s measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, including safe distancing and travel restrictions, we are only able to accept applications from those currently resident in Singapore.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake the UK NSVS security clearance process and will only be able to start once they have been successfully cleared.
BHC Singapore offers time and financial support for the successful candidate to take advantage of professional learning and development opportunities inside and outside of the organisation.
Normal working hours are 37.5 per week: 8.30am to 5.00pm from Monday to Friday.
British High Commission Singapore supports and promotes flexible working as a crucial part of our inclusive offering.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain a local work permit which we will sponsor.
Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Singapore employment law.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Only short-listed applications will be called for personal interviews.
The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.
Indicated start date is provisional and subject to successful completion of reference and security checks.
To those applicants not shortlisted, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.
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