Assistant to the Defence Attaché

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To support and deputise for the Defence Attaché in the delivery of UK Defence Engagement aims and objectives. Work closely with Lithuanian, UK MOD’s and both Armed Forces to advance UK’s engagement on Defence and Security agendas. Coordinate on related work through lobbying, delivery of visits and projects to deepen the bilateral defence relationship.  

Conduct all administrative requirements of the Defence Section.

Builds and develops productive interpersonal relationships and diverse contact networks at all levels. 

Appropriately adapts approach to different people, environments and cultures (both UK and foreign) to achieved desired effects. 

The job holder has a clear sense of direction, strategic priorities and political context and is able to translate into realistic action plans and outcomes. Sees patterns and big-picture connections in large volumes of diverse information. Exploits understanding of others’ needs, motivations and preferences to influence. Seeks out tactical and strategic allies and judges how to work with them to achieve the best practical outcomes.

Is a smart and well presented, energetic, self starter who can work with minimal supervision. Is able to deal confidently and effectively with senior host nation and visiting UK/NATO personnel. Possess the ability to handle surges in intensity and react to fast-moving and unexpected events.

Roles and responsibilities:

• To support the Defence Attaché in obtaining strategic insight and pol-mil influence.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting and analytical comment on country and regional defence and security matters to the Defence Attaché.
• Develop and nurture productive relationships with relevant stakeholders in the bilateral defence relationship.
• Assist in managing the Defence Section in extant regulations and security procedures, within budget.
• To support activity as required, principally through facilitating access, basing and clearances.
• To plan and deliver components of the Defence Section objectives as directed by the Defence Attaché.
• To assist the Defence Attaché to correctly manage programmes and spending, produce forecasts of outturn, ensure programme and training databases are accurate and spending is correctly accounted for.
• Manage the provision of UK training to Lithuanian MoND and Armed Forces through ESCAPADE.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• IT skills (Word/Excel/PowerPoint);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including briefing and presentational;
• Degree level education (in relevant areas Political/ International relations)

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Previous experience/knowledge in political and defence and security environment.

Required behaviours  

Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together

This is a full-time, permanent contract of 35 hours per week.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Lithuania. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Vilnius are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Lithuanian employment law.

We offer:

• A competitive base salary and, in addition, a non-consolidated sports allowance;
• Private medical insurance scheme;
• A strong focus on learning and development; including access to development and learning opportunities offered to all staff.
• The opportunity to work in an international environment, gaining skills relevant to work in shared services centres and international organisations;
• 35 hours working week and a commitment to flexible working with a focus on providing a work-life balance, with the potential for some home-working.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Lithuania and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Start Date: 7 November 2022

Application deadline: 7 October 2022