Consular Officer - London, United Kingdom - Royal Danish Embassy

Description

The Embassy of Denmark in London is looking for new Consular officers

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment? We are looking to recruit service-minded individuals to join our dedicated team of Consular Officers.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service and enjoy hands-on work with a keen eye for detail, this might be the perfect role for you.

Job description:

The Embassy is a dynamic workplace handling Danish political, economic, trade and cultural interest as well as consular affairs.

As a Consular Officer, you will join the Consular Department of the Embassy.

We provide help and assistance to Danish citizens in the UK and non-Danish citizens wishing to visit or move to Denmark.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visa case processing
• Conducting applicant interviews
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations

In your daily functions at the Embassy, you will report to the Head of the Visa Section.


Professional and social skills

We value the following skills:

• An educational background of relevance to the described duties (minimum Alevels, maybe Bachelor or equivalent vocational training). If you only have Alevels, you will need to have longer relevant work experience in lieu of educational background.
• Relevant work experience includes in an administrative, office or customer service role.
• Language skills: fluent in written and spoken English. Additional languages are seen as an asset.
• Experience with Schengen visa case handling and knowledge of the Schengen visa handling system is not needed (you will receive training here), but will be an added advantage.
• IT literate with the ability to adapt well to new systems.
• A strong sense of responsibility and thoroughness.
• High integrity and the ability to handle stressful situations.
• Cross cultural understanding and good interpersonal skills.
• Clean criminal record is a prerequisite.

We offer
We are an Embassy of driven and dedicated people - working for Denmark. Our work environment is dynamic with a good team spirit.


Employment conditions
We offer a 37 hours working week.

The employment will be in accordance with the salary scale for locally employed staff at the Embassy.

The salary scale is net of average British income taxation (if applicable) and includes the employees own NIC-contribution and with the following specifics: the salary £2,154.

In addition, possibly allowance for special qualifications/functions. The salary includes 25 paid days of holiday per year.


Application and recruitment process

Expected start:
As soon as possible following the recruitment process. Presumably 1 June.


About us

Contact:


Salary:
From £29,583.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Onsite parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 02/04/2024