Residence Staff (SWE24.458)
British Embassy Stockholm / Administratörsjobb / Stockholm
2024-12-11
Visa alla administratörsjobb i Stockholm,
Solna,
Lidingö,
Sundbyberg,
Danderyd eller i
hela Sverige Visa alla jobb hos British Embassy Stockholm i Stockholm Residence Staff (SWE24.458)
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, 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. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.
The British Embassy in Sweden is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are looking for a Residence Staff.
Main purpose of job:
As Residence Staff you will ensure the highest standards of hygiene, manage household supplies and assist in the smooth running of the UK Ambassador's residence, including assisting with running official events and meetings. This role requires discretion and ensuring the privacy and security of the occupants and guests at our residence.
What will you expected to achieve:
Event Support
• Provide support of all operations at the Ambassador's Residence and assist the Residence team to ensure consistently high standards are met in the delivery of official events.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of official events, dinners and meetings.
• Assist the Residence Manager & Residence Chef with meeting Health and Safety standards.
• Ensure guest rooms are prepared and welcoming for visitors.
• Support catering services as required, including table setting and serving.
• Liaise with contractors, vendors and service providers.
• Liaise with event leads and other embassy staff in the organisation and management of events.
• Update local leadership team on Residence matters, escalating as required.
Housekeeping
• Monitoring inventory of cleaning and household supplies.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks throughout the Residence including, public areas, guest residential areas, and the Ambassadors' private quarters.
• Manage laundry services, including washing, ironing and folding.
• Organise specialist and/or deep cleaning of Residence as required.
• Follow an agreed disinfection routine throughout the Residence.
• Assist with additional tasks as requested, including errands or special projects.
Essential on arrival:
• Effective verbal communication skills in English and Swedish at a C1 level according to CEFR*
• At least 3 years experience in cleaning, housekeeping duties, events co-ordination and/or other relevant working experience,
• Ability to understand and communicate with wide range of internal and external stakeholders,
• Excellent customer service skills,
• Resilient; able to deal with pressure and work flexibly to deal with competing demands,
• Organised and 'can do' attitude with the ability to work independently.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
• Prior experience working in an Ambassador's residence
• Prior experience working in a 5 star hotel or similar environments
Required behaviours
Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
Application deadline 29 December 2024
This is a fixed term contract for 11 months to cover a maternity leave. Full time employment (40h) per week.
The Embassy offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including job-specific training and broader learning linked to the Diplomatic Academy.
The Embassy is part of the Nordic and Baltic Network of British Embassies that work together to provide relevant learning opportunities including mentoring, work shadowing and more formal training programmes.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Sweden.
The British Embassy doesn 't sponsor work permits applications.
According to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, locally employed staff should either be Swedish citizens, EU citizens or permanent residents of any nationality registered in the population register when beginning their employment. Registration in the population register is not possible once employment has begun. For more information, please consult:
https://www.government.se/government-of-sweden/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/diplomatic-portal/diplomatic-guide/8.-employment/8.1-locally-employed-staff/ The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.
For more details and information on how to apply please follow the link below:
https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-0/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/24117-Residence-Staff-Maternity-Leave-Cover-SWE24-458/en-GB Varaktighet, arbetstid, etc. Visstidsanställning 11 månader.
Ersättning Enligt överenskommelse.
Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2024-12-29
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökan Omfattning Detta är ett heltidsjobb.
Arbetsgivare British Embassy Stockholm Skarpögatan 6-8 (
visa karta)
115 93 STOCKHOLM
Jobbnummer 9054897