Temporary Data Registry Clerks

Temporary Data Registry Clerks (Ref. TUR626)

Introduction

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 hire Temporary Data Registry Clerks for the UK Visas and Immigration section, based in Istanbul.

The main purpose of the job is to play a multifunctional role in a demanding environment and support the UK Visas and Immigration department in various tasks as required.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

The main duty of the registry clerk is to check, scan and input data onto the system. The role requires the successful candidate to input a pre-determined number of data within a certain time into a computer system database.

Required Experience & Skills

The ideal candidate should be:

• A good communicator with excellent spoken and written Turkish and English;
• Able to remain customer focused, polite and courteous under pressure;
• An excellent team player; this is an all for one, and one for all environment;
• Flexible and positive about working in a forward thinking, modern and motivated department, which is working at the forefront of visa work.  We are committed to improving standards and procedures - and we are looking for like-minded employees;
• An excellent representative of the UK Visa and Immigration, the British Consulate General and of the UK Government;
• Proficient in the following FCO key competences:

o    Delivering at Pace

Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.

o    Leading and Communicating

Effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. It’s about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens.

o    Collaborating and Partnering

People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation to help get business done.

o    Managing a Quality Service

Effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements.

Terms and Conditions

This is a full-time temporary contract, for varied periods from 1^st April (or as soon thereafter as possible) until 30^th October 2016 for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months.

As this is a temporary position annual leave entitlements may only be used at the end of the contract.

The annual salary for this position is 44,233.60 TL gross (pro rata), A1 level. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law.

Staff recruited locally by the British Consulate General in Istanbul are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law.

Applications

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkey. The British Consulate General does not sponsor for work permits.

All applicants should submit their CV (in English, up to 3 pages) and Covering Letter (in English, no more than 1 page of A4, Arial11) setting out their motivation for the role and how they meet the above criteria.

Applications should be sent to jobapplications.tur@fco.gov.uk and the email subject line must be formatted as follows: TUR626.

The closing date for applications is the 16 of March.

Kindly note that your application will only be considered if:

1      Your application has been sent within the time frame requested.

2      Your application documents are fully in English.

3      Your applications documents are in .pdf format.

Please note that, because of the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact candidates selected for interview. If you do not hear from us you should assume that your application has not been successful.

Please be advised that the 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 job.

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.