Corporate Services Assistant, A2

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN LAGOS

VACANCY NOTICE NO 11/15 LOS
POSITION
SECTION
GRADE
POSITION TYPE
SALARY

: CORPORATE SERVICES ASSISTANT

: CORPORATE SERVICES, LAGOS
: A2
: 12 MONTHS CONTRACT
: N335, 411

Main purpose of job:

The post holder will be expected to function as a full time staff in Corporate Service
covering various workloads within the team
Roles

and responsibilities:
Revise and maintain residential inventories on database.
Implement and maintain pyramid records for Post.
Quality controller for procurement service delivery to the Estates Team.
Disbursement of stationery items.
Maintain an accurate stationery store inventory to avoid stock out.
Retain a neat and updated store at all times.
Responsible for HR registry.
Preparation of LE staff induction packs.
Liaise with the Hub for information on recruitment and or new employees.
Any other responsibilities as assigned by Deputy HCS or HCS including acting as leave
cover for Accounts, Procurement and HR teams.

Resources managed:
Stationery store.
Key competences required:
Competence 1:
Collaborating and Partnering
Competence 2: Delivering a Quality Service
Competence 3:
Seeing the Big Picture
Competence 4:
Making Effective Decisions
Competence 5:
Delivering at Pace
Competence 6:
Changing and Improving
Language requirements:
Language: English Language
Level of language required: Fluent written and spoken

Other skills / experience / qualifications:

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Essential on arrival:
Be able to work quickly and accurately often under pressure.
Have a positive approach to tackling problems.
Willingness to take on new and challenging tasks.
Good communication with excellent spoken and written English.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
The ability to remain customer focused, polite and courteous under pressure.
The ability to work quickly and reliably with little supervision, to regularly meet
challenging targets across the range of duties.
Ability to work well under pressure.
The ability to effectively handle large volumes of information and identify trends.
Minimum 2 years experience in a corporate services environment (including but not
limited to HR/Finance/Procurement)
NOTE:
All applicants must be legally able to work in Nigeria with the correct visa/status or work
permit.
The British High Commission in Lagos is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to
inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
Staff members recruited locally by the British High Commission in Lagos are subject to
Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Nigerian employment law.
Spouses/registered partners of UK Based Staff, are able to work within the BHC/BCG
but their salary will be abated at the appropriate tax rates.
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider
your application unsuccessful. Note: Any questions you may have about this
position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.
Employment will be subject to obtaining the appropriate security clearance.
To Apply
All applicants should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why they are
a suitable candidate for the position along with a copy of their CV in English, by email to:
Recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk
Internal applicants should also submit the above, with a copy of their most recent (last 24
months) appraisals to the same email address.
All candidates: Please quote in the subject line of your email, the VACANCY NOTICE NO
11/15 LOS and the position you are applying for.
Internal candidates, and spouses of diplomatic officers: Please quote in the subject line
of your email, the VACANCY NOTICE NO 11/15 LOS and the position you are applying for,
and also indicate that you are an internal candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer.
Only electronic applications sent via email will be accepted.

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The closing date is 17 June 2015 and no further applications will be accepted after this
date.

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