Assistant to Head of Veteran Services

About the job: 

Introduction: 

BGN Veteran Services Mission. BGN Veteran Services’ mission is to deliver post-retirement administrative services (administer pension payment; and update, maintain & safeguards of  records) and provide welfare support on UK settlement related matters to Gurkha veterans and their eligible dependants in order to fulfil BGN tasks. 

The Job holder is responsible for assisting Head of Veteran Services (HVS) in delivering administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient operation of BGN Veteran Services (VS). The role demands a proactive, organised individual with highly developed IT skills who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. 

In BGN we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work.  

We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels.   As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train, and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. All job adverts in BGN are subject to fair and open competition. 
 
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.  

Job description/Responsibilities: 

You will be an individual with energy, enthusiasm and experience who will relish the opportunity of working in BGN and thrive in a challenging environment. He/she is to follow the instruction given by the Line Manager adhere to Job Description for guidance and contribute diligently towards the team.   Candidate should be able to work well in a team understanding the duty.   Must be able to demonstrate the behaviours which is available as a link below.  

Success Profiles  (click here to learn about Behaviours required for this job) 

Work Experience: 

Qualification: 

You will be assessed on your English language skills, MS Office expertise and other job-related knowledge through a practical assessment to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process. 

Behaviours: 

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:   See this     Success Profiles (please ensure you have read this and are well conversant with the behaviours asked for selection and interview). 

Benefits & Working Environment: 

Things you need to know: 

Security Check: 

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a Govt of Nepal Police Report for employment in Nepal. 

Selection process details: 

You will be assessed on your English language skills, MS Office expertise and other job-related knowledge through a practical assessment to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process. 

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.  

We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: 

Success Profiles (Please ensure you have read this and are well conversant to the behaviours asked for) 

Candidates will be required to provide Prior Employment details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience using the BGN Application Form ONLY.   NO CV’s to be attached. 
 

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability of no more than 250 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role.   (Please don’t repeat your Job history and Qualifications/Training in this section). 

Nationality requirements: 

Open to Nepali nationals only. 

Apply and further information: 

Applicants who influence or manipulate the selection/recruitment process in any form/way will be disqualify for this job and future employment with BGN.