Business Support Officer (TUR19.254)

• Managing of diary including scheduling  appointments/conference calls and follow up on meeting requests for the Deputy Trade Commissioner, COO and Regional Market Access Co-ordinator;
• Travel arrangements for domestic and UK trips;
• Preparation of meeting papers or briefing / follow up notes;
• Co-ordination and logistics management of events, including contracting catering, ensuring costs represent value for money; drawing up guest lists, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure events are well attended;
• Supporting teams across the network in small and medium posts to manage their events and activities when required;
• Maintaining and managing network organograms and other staff information/data;
• Supporting our finance lead on EECAN budgets.

Support the implementation of the EECAN People Pan and Learning & Development Plan

• Organising L&D and conference activities;
• Supporting an active network of L&D champions around the region.

• Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure;
• Good communication skills;
• Fluency in English (both oral and written);
• The ability to manage and prioritise workload;
• Confident with IT solutions, including MS Office;
• A strong culture of customer service with a proven ability to deliver for the team;
• Organisation and excellent time management – a proven ability to work on several projects at once;
• Excellent attention to detail and planning skills;
• The ability to manage time effectively and work quickly.
• Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  
• Experience of project management;
• HR and/or L&D expertise, in particular experience in or knowledge of developing L&D programmes. 
  
  
• Application deadline   4 June 2019
• Grade   A2 (L)
• Type of Position   Fixed Term, Full-time
• Working hours per week   36.25
• Duration of Post   9 months
• Region   Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
• Country/Territory   Turkey
• Location (City)   Istanbul
• Type of Post   British Consulate General
• Number of vacancies   1
• Starting monthly salary (USD)   1,447.61 gross
• Start Date  1 July 2019

• This is a full-time fixed-term contract, for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week, until 31 March 2020 with possibility of extension.
• The monthly salary for this position is 1,447.61 USD A2 level. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law.
• All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkey. The British Consulate General in Istanbul does not sponsor for work permits.
• The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months.
• Staff recruited locally by The British Consulate General in Istanbul is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law.
• British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. We are committed to developing a learning organisation that enhances business performance, maximises our staff’s potential and encourages staff innovation and development.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure;
• Good communication skills;
• Fluency in English (both oral and written);
• The ability to manage and prioritise workload;
• Confident with IT solutions, including MS Office;
• A strong culture of customer service with a proven ability to deliver for the team;
• Organisation and excellent time management – a proven ability to work on several projects at once;
• Excellent attention to detail and planning skills;
• The ability to manage time effectively and work quickly.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Experience of project management;
• HR and/or L&D expertise, in particular experience in or knowledge of developing L&D programmes. 

Required competencies  

Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace