Immigration Liaison Assistant A2 (L), (SWE21.478)

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 Sweden is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are now looking to recruit an Immigration Liaison Assistant to join the Immigration Enforcement International Network.

Main Purpose of Job:
.Provide administrative and organisational support to the Immigration Liaison Manager (ILM) and Immigration Liaison Officers (ILO) as necessary;
.To contribute to the wider objectives of the British Government's Sweden network and to support the Embassy's positive working environment by becoming part of the British Government's presence in Sweden, which aims to support and foster them and their work.
Roles and Responsibilities:
.Manage the team email inbox including responding to, actioning and referring on emails as appropriate;
.Maintain risk databases, including substantial data entry and related background research and development;
.Prepare statistics, reports and carry out translations;
.Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including Embassy colleagues, airlines and local Law Enforcement across the Nordic region;
.Organise regional travel, training sessions and internal/external meetings in consultation with the ILO/M.
Essential Skills
.Fluent English and Swedish both written and spoken is essential and will be tested during the application process (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
. IT literacy, a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point is essential;
.Previous administrative experience;
.Flexibility. Occasionally the position may require the job holder to work extended hours or work flexibly, sometimes at short notice;
.The ability to work effectively within a small team;
.The ability to work effectively as part of the wider embassy structure, in accordance with embassy values, contributing to wider corporate life.

Desirable Skills
.Experience of working in an international/multilateral environment;
.Basic knowledge of UK and Swedish government/civil service structures;
.Previous experience or knowledge of the travel industry, aviation and/or security sectors.

Required competencies
Changing and Improving, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Building Capability for All, Delivering at Pace

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