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Assistant Social Secretary Jobs in Washington, United States at British Embassy Mexico City
Title: Assistant Social Secretary
Company: British Embassy Mexico City
Location: Washington, United States
Main Purpose Of JobThe British Embassy seeks an Assistant Social Secretary to aid in the planning, implementing and execution of events at the British Ambassador’s Residence. The British Ambassador’s Residence is one of the British Government’s premier properties overseas. It hosts a high-volume programme of events and visits that relies on a hard-working, professional team to aid in this essential part of diplomatic life.
The US Network offers a unique career enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a variety of benefits including generous leave, insurance packages and a highly competitive 401k programme. It also promotes a culture of flexibility which enables people to better maintain wellness through an excellent work/life balance approach that encompasses hybrid working, including working from home and flexible hours, where possible. In this role you would be working in a diverse international environment side-by-side with UK diplomats, armed forces personnel and other country-based staff operating across the British Government’s network of Consulates and Government Offices in the United States. This network provides a platform for approximately 30 Government departments and agencies to conduct their work in the United States and is made up of over 900 staff with a rich and diverse background, skill sets, and experiences.
This position is key part of the team that develops and carries out a busy and exciting schedule of events supporting the Ambassador’s engagements. The jobholder will work with the Social Secretary and the Ambassador’s talented Residence team, as well as with colleagues in the wider Embassy. The jobholder will assist in all aspects of event planning including sending and tracking invitations, planning details and logistics, communicating with the team, set up and check in. You will have daily exposure to the Ambassador and to a variety of high-profile guests, including senior members of the Administration and Congress, as well as British Ministers and Royalty – engaging them in a supportive and discrete manner is key.
The ideal candidate will be approachable and professional, with a can-do attitude and attention-to-detail for the volume of administrative tasks needing to be fulfilled daily. The job can require nights, weekends, and holidays, and we are looking for a candidate who is driven to deliver the highest quality event, at pace. This is a demanding role, but there are plenty of benefits – not least being at the heart of DC’s best diplomatic events.
Roles And ResponsibilitiesThis is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of DC’s diplomatic social scene. The iconic British Ambassador’s Residence hosts numerous high-profile receptions, dinners and other events each week. This role is crucial to the organization and smooth-running of all these events. Your day-to-day will consist of interaction with a number of high-profile interlocutors (government officials, policymakers, media and celebrities) – discretion is key, but so, too, is an eye for flare.
Event RSVPs
Drafting invitations for events hosted by the Ambassador;
Sending invitations from a shared email box;
Tracking responses to invitations, and sending courteous follow-ups;
Liaising with other departments and organizations concerning attendance, dietary restrictions, seating charts, security details, run-of-show, etc. (Training for Microsoft Outlook provided.)
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