Main purpose of job:

The British Government’s Embassy in Washington DC has an exciting opportunity for an organised individual to join the US Network Human Resources Team as a Human Resources Coordinator. This opportunity is a rewarding role that supports and further develops the special relationship between the UK and the US, supporting work at the forefront of international diplomacy in order to make a real difference globally.

The US Network offers a unique career enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a variety of benefits including generous leave, insurance packages and a highly competitive 401k programme. It also promotes a culture of flexibility, which enables people to maintain better wellness through an excellent work/life balance approach that encompasses hybrid working, including working from home and flexible hours, where possible.

In this role, you would be working in a diverse international environment to support UK diplomats, armed forces personnel and other country-based staff operating across the British Government’s network of Consulates and Government Offices in the United States. This network provides a platform for approximately 30 Government departments and agencies to conduct their work in the United States and is made of over 900 staff with a rich and diverse background, skill sets, and experiences.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Acting as the initial point of contact for HR support. Aiming to provide a one and done service wherever possible or provide warm handovers to other colleagues within the HR Team if necessary.
• Providing administrative support for the HR Team, including filling, data entry into the workforce planning system, and maintaining records for compliance purposes.
• Working with other members of the HR Team to organise and run meetings and events as necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrable experience in providing customer services in a fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable in using MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Language requirements:

Language: English

Level of language required: Fluent

Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work. • A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defence Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas.

The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).

The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.

Able to accommodate a varied working pattern or a job share.

This role is 40 hours a week but does not require set working hours each day. The nature of the role means the successful candidate will need to engage with colleagues frequently during core business hours, however, that can be managed to accommodate personal circumstances.

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate. Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.