Job Vacancy - British Consulate Orlando

[British Consul]

We have a vacancy for a Vice Consul (Office Manager/Consular Officer) at the British Consulate in Orlando. For further details visit www.britainusa.com/orlando

Dean

[chris]

Dean,
Followed your links but according to your website there are no vacancies posted in Orlando.

[DEE F]

Dean,
Followed your links but according to your website there are no vacancies posted in Orlando.Hi Chris go to the bottom of the page an dyou will find it

Dee x

[chris]

Dee,
I did eventually find it. Silly me I clicked on the menu which say Job Postings. It lists all vacancies, but says none for Orlando. You find the vacancy by scrolling right to the bottomof the page. Perhaps thats why they need an Office manager?

[DEE F]

Dee,
I did eventually find it. Silly me I clicked on the menu which say Job Postings. It lists all vacancies, but says none for Orlando. You find the vacancy by scrolling right to the bottomof the page. Perhaps thats why they need an Office manager?I bet I can do that:D :D :D :D :D

Dee x

[British Consul]

Dee,
I did eventually find it. Silly me I clicked on the menu which say Job Postings. It lists all vacancies, but says none for Orlando. You find the vacancy by scrolling right to the bottomof the page. Perhaps thats why they need an Office manager?

Chris, and others,

Apologies for that, it's now been rectified! I'm no techie, but as I understand it the "Job Postings" link at the top of the screen is "sucked" (to use a non-technical phrase!) from our servers in New York. The news from Orlando appears from somewhere else. It just took a little bit of time for them to sync up apparently. It's at both the top and bottom of the screen now.

Dee, I'll look forward to receiving your application......

[DEE F]

Chris, and others,

Apologies for that, it's now been rectified! I'm no techie, but as I understand it the "Job Postings" link at the top of the screen is "sucked" (to use a non-technical phrase!) from our servers in New York. The news from Orlando appears from somewhere else. It just took a little bit of time for them to sync up apparently. It's at both the top and bottom of the screen now.

Dee, I'll look forward to receiving your application......Hi Dean ,its on its way,and as I do have an O LEVEL IN WOODWORK AND SCIENCE,I think I am suitably qualified ,or I can run the entertainments programme for you,I hope you arent just after me for my green card Dean:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Dee x

[Nina]

Job Vacancy in Orlando
Published By : British Consulate, Orlando, 6 November 2007

OFFICE MANAGER / CONSULAR OFFICER

ORLANDO, FL

Background:

The British Consulate, Orlando is seeking a dynamic and detail oriented Office Manager/Consular Officer to join the busy Orlando consular team. This position is responsible for general office management including IT systems administration, human resources functions, and a range of consular duties. The successful applicant will be given the official job title of Vice-Consul, and will report directly to the Consul.

This Consulate Office focuses on the delivery of high quality support to British Nationals in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Over 2 million British tourists visit this consular region each year, and approximately 100,000+ British expatriates reside in Florida. The consular operations in Orlando and Miami are heavily focused on issuing emergency passport applications, delivering notary services, handling death cases, hospitalisations, psychiatric problems, child abductions, and arrests of British Nationals. Working as part of a team, the Vice-Consul is assisted by a full time Consular Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate administrative support including the effective supervision of day to day administrative, budgetary, IT and HR processes.
Proactively maintain and support IT systems, including providing first line support for users and undertaking effective fault, inventory, and security management responsibilities.
Promote consular services outreach activities. This includes coordinating the Florida Volunteers Network, producing the quarterly Eyes and Ears newsletter.
Manage consular cases involving UK Nationals undergoing deportation from the USA.
Correspond with US authorities, members of the public and their legal representatives, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Home Office in London.
Maintain emergency plans for the Orlando and Miami Consulates, and undertake liaison visits to County Emergency Managers throughout the region.
Maintain close links with the tour operator industry and liase with security/law enforcement personnel at Florida tourist attractions.
Monitor and ensure accuracy of the post budget.
Maintain cash imprests and submit accounts and bills to the Shared Services Center in Washington.
Act as central HR contact point to provide guidance to staff and line-managers on HR issues.
Update relevant information on internal and external websites.
Act as Duty Consular Officer outside regular working hours on a roster system.
Perform other duties as assigned.


PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED??? HOW MANY HOURS DO THEY HAVE IN THE DAY IN ORLANDO???

I hope the pay is good!

Nina.

[DEE F]

That will be a doddle Nina compared to what we have to do at the moment,I have to get up an hour before I go to bed just so i have enough hours in the day!!!!!!!!!!!


Dee x

[Nina]

Yeah, well, I could do the job standing on my head, I just don't want to, okay?

Nina :)

[Sharon]

Chris, and others,

Apologies for that, it's now been rectified! I'm no techie, but as I understand it the "Job Postings" link at the top of the screen is "sucked" (to use a non-technical phrase!) from our servers in New York. The news from Orlando appears from somewhere else. It just took a little bit of time for them to sync up apparently. It's at both the top and bottom of the screen now.

Dee, I'll look forward to receiving your application......

Along with mine and hundreds of others :) :)

[Susie]

Hi Dean

Well my application is in the post!:)

[British Consul]

Hi Dean

Well my application is in the post!:)

:hyper:

[InnVic]

I'll only apply if I'm allowed to deny US Immigration officials visas to work in London!

[Kriz1]

If i were clever...I'd like a real job...I have an A level in art and childcare...and passed everything else at GCSE...I can also weld...dog train...run an office and I clean a mean house....LOL!

[DEE F]

Hey Dean I am very hurt,how come you didnt jump up and down when I said I had applied for the job:pp: :notworthy: :notworthy:


Dee xx

[Susie]

:hyper:

Hi Dean,

Not sure if you are jumping for joy or having a fit ;) will call you soon ;)

[Susie]

Hey Dean I am very hurt,how come you didnt jump up and down when I said I had applied for the job:pp: :notworthy: :notworthy:


Dee xx

Don't worry Dee, we can job share, and anyway I thought he was throwing a fit and not jumping for joy ;)

Do you think Dean can handle us both ? ;)

[British Consul]

Hey Dean I am very hurt,how come you didnt jump up and down when I said I had applied for the job:pp: :notworthy: :notworthy:


Dee xx

:doh: missed it.

:hyper: here you go.

[DEE F]

Aw bless thanks Dean:luv: :luv: :luv:



Dee xx

[Kriz1]

Oh I see...and I don't get one even if I can walk your dog..weld your car...and take care of your baby....:p :p :rofl: :rofl:

[British Consul]

Oh I see...and I don't get one even if I can walk your dog..weld your car...and take care of your baby

I have a baby? :sprint:

Seriously though, Kris1, I would be :hyper: if you, and any member of expatsvoice, submitted an application....

Dean

[Kriz1]

Hubby would like a change from IT....but he is not a manger...he has always been hands on...a big jump from SR test Eng to office work...

[British Consul]

The closing date for the Orlando Consulate Vacancy is tomorrow (20 November). It's still not too late to submit an application..... visit www.britainusa.com/orlando for more information.

Dean

[lxh11]

It would be most helpful to know what salary range was being offered being potentially wasting time and effort in updating a resume, and potentially interviewing, only to find that the salary just won't work.

It's such a broad range of skills you are looking for - someone with excellent office/managerial skills then the IT component.

Liz

[Kriz1]

True Liz...it is nice to give people some idea...

[v2002]

Salary range is never advertised in position openings. Its part of bargaining game.... If one feels it waste of time and effort in updating a resume, and potentially interviewing, only to find out that the salary just won’t work?

Think from the Employers point of view... may be you just did not have the required qualifications in first place to even apply for the job. Even when salary was excellent.

That just how I feel.

It would be most helpful to know what salary range was being offered being potentially wasting time and effort in updating a resume, and potentially interviewing, only to find that the salary just won't work.

It's such a broad range of skills you are looking for - someone with excellent office/managerial skills then the IT component.

Liz

[Kriz1]

Most of the jobs hubby has been sent give some idea...the field maybe large...$45k to $95k...but it is there....I think its more common now to put in some idea of salary that it used to be...

[v2002]

Kriz don’t forget those are considered specialized (or high end) jobs where you must lure (top of the cream) people to apply and consider change of job, as you want the best in Industry.... general office jobs have set pay scales and sometimes are based on hourly salary that’s never advertised. :D
Most of the jobs hubby has been sent give some idea...the field maybe large...$45k to $95k...but it is there....I think its more common now to put in some idea of salary that it used to be...

[v2002]

It does give fair Idea on BENIFITS ......... :p
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Background:*
The British Consulate, Orlando is seeking a dynamic and detail oriented Office Manager/Consular Officer to join the busy Orlando consular team. This position is responsible for general office management including IT systems administration, human resources functions, and a range of consular duties.* The successful applicant will be given the official job title of Vice-Consul, and will report directly to the Consul.

This Consulate Office focuses on the delivery of high quality support to British Nationals in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.* Over 2 million British tourists visit this consular region each year, and approximately 100,000+ British expatriates reside in Florida.* The consular operations in Orlando and Miami are heavily focused on issuing emergency passport applications, delivering notary services, handling death cases, hospitalisations, psychiatric problems, child abductions, and arrests of British Nationals.* Working as part of a team, the Vice-Consul is assisted by a full time Consular Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•*Coordinate administrative support including the effective supervision of day to day administrative, budgetary, IT and HR processes.
•*Proactively maintain and support IT systems, including providing first line support for users and undertaking effective fault, inventory, and security management responsibilities.
•*Promote consular services outreach activities.* This includes coordinating the Florida Volunteers Network, producing the quarterly Eyes and Ears newsletter.
•*Manage consular cases involving UK Nationals undergoing deportation from the USA.
•*Correspond with US authorities, members of the public and their legal representatives, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Home Office in London.
•*Maintain emergency plans for the Orlando and Miami Consulates, and undertake liaison visits to County Emergency Managers throughout the region.
•*Maintain close links with the tour operator industry and liase with security/law enforcement personnel at Florida tourist attractions.
•*Monitor and ensure accuracy of the post budget.
•*Maintain cash imprests and submit accounts and bills to the Shared Services Center in Washington.
•*Act as central HR contact point to provide guidance to staff and line-managers on HR issues.
•*Update relevant information on internal and external websites.
•*Act as Duty Consular Officer outside regular working hours on a roster system.
•*Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
•*The successful candidate must have 5+ years of relevant work experience (to include working with the public).* A relevant Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant field, is required.
•*Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is required.
•*Must have superior communication skills, both oral and written.
•*Initiative, drive & determination
•*Superior problem skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
•*Ability to prioritise, effectively manage and execute multiple tasks
•*Strong team player.
•*Experience with line management
•*A valid driver's license and willingness to use your personal car for official duties (with expenses reimbursed)
•*The successful candidate must also be available to attend a 3 week Consular Training Course within the first 6 months of employment

The British Embassy network offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package.* This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, generous vacation and leave time, and an enriching training package.

All candidates must have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in the US, and will be subject to background checks and security clearance.

To Apply:
Resume and a cover letter with salary history should be submitted in a .doc (word) file format by November 20th to careers@fco.gov.uk.* Please note in the subject line of your email “Office Manager / Consular Officer.” Internal candidates should address their resumes through their Head of Group before applying. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.*

The British Embassy Network is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a diverse workforce.

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