Employer Active
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
The British Embassy Riyadh is part of a worldwide network that represents the UKs political economic security and consular interests overseas. We are currently recruiting for a fulltime Head of Corporate Services (HCS) for Policy Finance HR and Compliance on a fixedterm contract of two (2) years.
The HCS (Policy Finance HR and Compliance) is responsible for the KSA Networks corporate handling of policy and service standards finance human resources and compliance ensuring these are managed in line with central policy requirements. The jobholder will be required to provide strategic direction to Corporate Services leading an efficient cost effective and professional team to deliver all services to the Partners on platform.
As a leader in corporate delivery the jobholder will require excellent management interpersonal and communication skills tact discretion and an ability to deliver consistently across a broad range of responsibilities. The jobholder will be required to show an understanding for sensitivity in handling Embassy and host government requirements.
In particular we are looking for a skilled manager able to bring the best out of his/ her staff and able to organise the work and team to ensure delivery whilst adhering to Embassy protocol and standards.
Duties and responsibilities:
The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible as specific responsibilities could change in the future and this would be at the discretion of the line manager and Senior Management. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs. The jobholder may also take on other ad hoc tasks as and when required.
Key behaviours required:
Eligibility:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role.
Monthly salary details:
No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
This position is fulltime based on 35 hours per week. Normal working hours for the Embassy are from 08:00 to 15:00 from Sunday to Thursday with core working hours from 10:0015:00. Core working hours is the period of the day that employees are required to be at work. The working day outside of the core hours is a flexible period which allows employees to choose when they work subject to operational needs.
The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and may involve working out of hours (evening and weekend); in this case flexible working or time off in lieu to compensate will be planned. Flexible working arrangements may be considered based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies.
Although the role is based in Riyadh the jobholder should also be prepared to conduct regular travel to our Consulate General in Jeddah.
The successful candidate will be subject to a 90day probationary period.
The successful candidate will be required to transfer their iqama under the Embassys sponsorship.
How to apply:
Interested candidates must include with their online application form
1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and
3) specific examples in the relevant sections of the online application form of how you meet the key behaviours required.
Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is at 23:55 KSA local time on 06 May 2024.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Internal candidates (i.e. those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Riyadh/ British Consulate General Jeddah) applying for this position should consider informing their current line manager upon submission of their application.
Due to the large number of applications we receive only those shortlisted for the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a reserve list. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo securityvetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.
The recruitment process including security clearance is expected to take around 23 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and in the UK dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
The British Embassy Riyadh is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to inclusivity a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Saudi Arabia employment law.
Full Time