OMN - Corporate Services Support Assistant (AA)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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. Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services) Job Subcategory Corporate Services Support, Estates Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy in Muscat is part of a worldwide network that represents the UK’s political, economic, security, and consular interests overseas. We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual for the position of Corporate Services Support Assistant under the Corporate Services Team, at the grade of Administrative Assistant (AA) on a fixed-term contract of one (1) year.

Reporting to the Accommodation and Procurement Officer, the successful candidate will provide Administration Support to a small project team withing the Corporate Services to support the delivery of an expansion of the UK staffing at the British Embassy. You will be responsible for providing a range of admin support including scheduling property viewings, managing teams schedules, monitoring the project tracker and supporting with procurement of furniture from the UK. You will also provide administration support to the Protocol and wider Corporate Services team as needed.

Roles and responsibilities :

Estates Management 55%

• Responsible for liaising with Landlords and Estates Agents to arrange property viewings for the Estates Accommodation Officer.
• Working with the new Estates Technical Officer to schedule property visits for property compliance checks alongside the Post Security Manager and others.
• Updating the project tracker for the Project Manager to reflect any changes in the timeline or addition / deletion of activities.
• Support to the Estates Accommodation Officer in preparing residential inventories.
• Creation and maintenance of the furniture store inventory, checking deliveries of goods on receipt and updating when items are removed. Arranging vehicles and manpower to deliver furniture packs to properties and overseeing unpacking and placement.
• Cover absences of Accommodation and Procurement Officer.

Finance and Procurement 30%

Other 15%

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job responsibilities evolve with change in business needs and the Embassy reserves the right to update to job description to ensure it meets the business objectives.

Key Behaviours :

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following behaviours and the Embassy values during the interview :

Our Values :

The British Embassy Values ( Trust, Respect, Integrity and One Team ) are important in helping us to deliver for the UK internationally. Wherever we work in the world, we share a set of values that guides our decision-making, sets standards for our behaviour and helps us deliver the UK's national interest internationally.

These values are underpinned by the (Integrity, Honesty, Objectivity, Impartiality) and complemented by values all One HMG colleagues bring from their own department, service or administration.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Required behaviours Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together Application deadline 13 July 2025 Grade Administrative Assistant (AA) Type of Position Full-time, Fixed Term Working hours per week 35 Duration of Post 12 months Region Middle East & North Africa Country / Territory Oman Location (City) Muscat Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency OMR Salary 674.36 Type of Salary monthly Start Date 7 September 2025 Other benefits and conditions of employment

Eligibility :

If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as you :

Working Conditions and Remuneration :

The Embassy offers an attractive working environment and remuneration package for the role, including a non-negotiable salary of 674.36 Omani Riyals per month inclusive of all allowances; and use of on-site recreational facilities including a swimming pool and social club.

This role is for a full-time employment, on a fixed-term basis of one (1) year, subject to 3-month probationary period. Conditioned working hours are 35 hours per week. Standard working hours are from 0730 to 1430 Sunday to Thursday.

Holiday entitlement is 30 days per year (on a pro rata basis) following successful completion of a 3-month probation period. Holidays that have already been booked will be honoured. There are also national holidays determined annually by the Embassy, which usually total 14 days per year.

The FCDO offers a comprehensive L&D package via an internal learning platform. Specific L&D opportunities may be available, upon discussion with the Line Manager.

Employment in the advertised position is dependent on the potential employee having or acquiring valid UK security clearance. Security clearances can take several weeks to process. Inability to obtain a clearance will preclude employment. Loss of a security clearance at any time will lead to termination of employment.