Corporate Support Officer

The British Consulate General in Istanbul is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Corporate Support Officer to join the Corporate Services Team.

The Corporate Services Team provides support to staff from around 12 UK Government departments across the Turkey network (Ankara, Istanbul and five coastal posts). The job holder will manage the forward programme of internal communications based on the corporate calendar, rhythm of Board meetings and project time lines. The job holder will support colleagues to provide excellent customer service through acting on feedback. The job holder will provide administrative support to the Turkey Network Board (e.g. arranging meetings, circulating agendas, taking minutes of meetings) to ensure that the Board operates effectively and efficiently. The job holder will provide logistical and planning support to incoming VIP and other visits. From time to time, the job holder will be asked to provide ad hoc translation and some support to the Deputy Consul General and the Consul General including through providing cover for the Consul General’s PA. Although based in Istanbul, the job holder will be expected to spend some time in Ankara.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Previous administrative experience in an office environment;
• Fluent in English and Turkish, orally and in writing required;
• Strong IT computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office, Internet;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer focus;Ability to work with contacts and colleagues at all levels;
• Personal drive and the ability to be a self-starter as well as a team player;
• Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills, with very good attention to detail;
• Ability to travel occasionally within the region or internationally as needed (approximately 5-10% of the time);
• Willingness to work additional hours as necessary.

• Ability to work unsupervised.  

Grade: A2

Type of Position: Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week: 36.25

Number of vacancies: 1

Starting yearly salary (TRY): 58,446.08 TL gross

Other benefits and conditions of employment:

This is a full-time permanent contract for 5 working days (36,25 hours net) per week.

The annual salary for this position is  58,446.08 TL gross, 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 does not sponsor for work permits.

The successfull 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 are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law.

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