The British High Commission network across India is committed to providing flexible work patterns. The use of mobile ICT and the nature of the job means that the jobholder will be able to work different hours according to their personal circumstances.
The British High Commission is committed to ensuring employees enjoy a good work-life balance. It is a stimulating place to work where we value diversity and inclusion and care about the development of our people.
The nature of this particular role will require the successful candidate to work in the office for the majority of the time. In addition, the job holder will on occasion be required to work irregular hours, including (but not limited to):
• Weekend / public holiday for urgent requests on a rotational basis or any crisis exercise.
• Occasional evening and weekend working, as required, during high-level events and visits
The British High Commission, New Delhi is the chief diplomatic mission of the United Kingdom in India. It is located at Shanti path in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. We at the BHC work towards maintaining and developing relations between the UK and India. We seek to enhance the UK- India relationship so that is stronger, wider, and deeper.
We aim to generate more jobs, more growth and ensure security for the two nations. Our general purpose is to provide diplomatic relationships as well as travel information, consular related services, and other services between our two Commonwealth states. We work closely with the Indian Government on issues such as Trade, Investment, Climate Change, Education and Research, Security and Defence as well as Diplomacy and International Relations.
The role is based in Delhi NCR and may require work travel to posts across the India network.
The work of a diplomatic mission can be unusual, and the subject matter can range from trade and investment, to defence and security to education and visas. The jobholder should be able to hit the ground running, learning quickly about a wide range of issues.
The job holder may be called upon to support the wider marketing and communications team when necessary, so a degree of flexibility is required.