The British High Commission (BHC)
The British High Commission (BHC) is recruiting for the position of Entry Clearance Assistant.
About the Company
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.
Job Title: Entry Clearance Assistant
Company: The British High Commission (BHC)
Location: Lagos
Job Description
Affix visas printed by visa writers. Assure the security and integrity of visa writing processes according to UKVI policy and guidance
Process refusal decisions sent by UK decision-making teams, and ensure compliance with guidance to assure security, integrity and quality of decision dispatch processes
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist visa writers by checking visa details against passports and affixing visas in correct passports;
- Take responsibility for matching printed refusals with correct passports in readiness for sealing according to procedures;
- Take responsibility for sealing matched refusals, first checking details match in accordance with procedures;
- Help dispatch officers to pull out passports from passport bank against manifests received, flagging up any cases which are not located immediately for further checks;
- Perform other ad-hoc duties to support business delivery and wider 1HMG platform
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Good standard of IT
- Excellent written English skills
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience working in a Visa Section or official Government office
Required Competencies:
- Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment - Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
- On-the-job training/job shadowing opportunities will be available to the successful applicant
Working Patterns
Possible limited flexibility in working hours and patterns as follows:
Mon – Thu: 07:00 – 15:00 & Fri: 07:00 – 12:00 OR
Mon – Thu: 073:0 – 15:30 & Fri: 07:30 – 12:30
Starting monthly salary
NGN 298, 960
Additional information
- Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
- The British Deputy High Commission in Lagos is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
- Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Lagos are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
- Spouses/registered partners of UK Based Staff are able to work within the BDHC but their salary will be abated at the appropriate tax rates.
- All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
- The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
Obtain the relevant permit - Pay fees for the permit
- Make arrangements to relocate
- Meet the costs to relocation
- The British High Commission does not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.
- Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
- Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency
- The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified should APPLY HERE