Cleaner (SWE20.204)

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, 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 British Embassy in Stockholm is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Cleaner to maintain the high level of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the Embassy and also to provide event support at the Embassy and Ambassador's Residence as required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

80% Cleaning - Embassy and/or Residence (as required)

. Cleaning throughout the Embassy including main reception, meeting rooms, offices, public areas and common residential areas (fixed schedule);
. Cleaning internal windows and glass doors (routinely);
. Cleaning bathrooms and kitchens (daily);
. Routine deep cleaning of Embassy properties as required;
. Cleaning Transit flat to ensure readiness for occupation
. Follow an agreed disinfection routine throughout the Embassy compound.

20% Event Support

. Assist with preparation of official meetings and events; set up, refreshments and take-down;
. Occasional serving at Embassy and/or Residence as required.

Essential qualifications

. At least 1 year experience in a similar role either in facilities management or the hospitality industry;
. Good communication skills in Swedish or English language, verbal and written;
. Quality customer care focus;
. Willing to take initiative, flexible and proactive ("Can do attitude");
. Ability to organise self and work effectively with other colleagues;
. Able to act with discretion at all times;
. Keen attention to detail;
. Ability to work a flexible schedule;
. Have positive outlook.

Desirable qualifications : Basic IT skills; be able to use Microsoft Office Mail.

Required competencies
Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

How to apply :
Deadline for application is 14 June 2020. For further details on this vacancy and information on how to apply, please follow the link to the FCO Local Staff Vacancies Homepage:
https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/12114-Cleaner-SWE20-204/en-GB

If you are interested in this job opportunity you can choose whether you apply:
- In English through the FCO Local Posts website, by clicking on the "Apply" button at the bottom of this page or;
- In Swedish (sending CV + Cover Letter, explaining clearly the motivation, skills and experience you could bring to this role) to the following email address: Ulrika.Lemmel@fco.gov.uk

Conditions of employment:

This is a full-time 1 year fixed-term contract, with the possibility to be extended.

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Sweden. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits.

According to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, locally employed staff should either be Swedish citizens, EU citizens or permanent residents of any nationality registered in the population register when beginning their employment. Registration in the population register is not possible once employment has begun. For more information, please consult: https://www.government.se/government-of-sweden/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/diplomatic-portal/diplomatic-guide/8.-employment/8.1-locally-employed-staff/

Additional information:

Due to Covid 19:
. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;

. Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;

. Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field "Application deadline".