ΥΠΑΤΗ ΑΡΜΟΣΤΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ ΣΤΟ ΛΟΝΔΙΝΟ
Η Ύπατη Αρμοστεία της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας στο Λονδίνο δέχεται αιτήσεις για την πλήρωση μιας (1) θέσης Γραφέα / Δακτυλογράφου, με όρους επιτόπιου προσωπικού, στη βάση πλήρους απασχόλησης.
Ο ακαθάριστος μηνιαίος μισθός ανέρχεται στις £2.642 (Grade 2, Step 1). Παρέχεται επιπρόσθετα 13ος μισθός.
Καθήκοντα και ευθύνες:
- Εκτελεί γενικά γραφειακά καθήκοντα περιλαμβανομένων θεμάτων που σχετίζονται με την παροχή προξενικών υπηρεσιών.
- Χειρίζεται θέματα υποστηρικτικής φύσεως που σχετίζονται με τις αρμοδιότητες και δραστηριότητες της Πρεσβείας.
- Προβαίνει στην σύνταξη και διαχείριση αλληλογραφίας καθώς και στη σύνταξη σημειωμάτων/εκθέσεων.
- Εκτελεί οποιαδήποτε άλλα καθήκοντα του/της ανατεθούν.
Απαιτούμενα Προσόντα και Προϋποθέσεις:
Απόφοιτος/η Αναγνωρισμένης Σχολής Μέσης Εκπαίδευσης
- Πολύ καλή γνώση της Ελληνικής και Αγγλικής γλώσσας.
- Πολύ καλή γνώση χρήσης ηλεκτρονικών υπολογιστών (Microsoft Office (Word / Excel) και διαδικτύου.
- Ακεραιότητα χαρακτήρα, υπευθυνότητα, πρωτοβουλία, εχεμύθεια και ευθυκρισία.
- Πιστοποιητικό Λευκού Ποινικού Μητρώου, το οποίο να έχει εκδοθεί εντός των τελευταίων δύο μηνών πριν την ημερομηνία υποβολής της αίτησης. Σε περίπτωση που δεν είναι άμεσα διαθέσιμο μπορεί να υποβληθεί στη συνέντευξη.
- Άδεια παραμονής και εργασίας στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο (Pre-settled Status or Settled Status Certificate or proof of British citizenship or any other nationality with proof of the right to reside and work in the UK).
Πέραν των πιο πάνω, θα αποτελεί πλεονέκτημα:
- Πανεπιστημιακό δίπλωμα ή τίτλος ή ισότιμο προσόν
- Επαγγελματική πείρα σε σχέση με τα καθήκοντα της θέσης
Οι ενδιαφερόμενοι/ες καλούνται να υποβάλουν Βιογραφικό Σημείωμα, μαζί με σύντομη συνοδευτική επιστολή ενδιαφέροντος (motivation letter) (με αναφορά στο τίτλο της θέσης), αντίγραφα αποδεικτικών τεκμηρίων κατοχής των απαιτούμενων προσόντων και προϋποθέσεων καθώς και δύο συστατικές επιστολές, μέσω ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου στην ηλεκτρονική διεύθυνση CyprusinUK@mfa.gov.cy (c/o Diamando Kyriakou) μέχρι την 22η Οκτωβρίου 2026. Εκπρόθεσμες ή ελλιπείς αιτήσεις δεν θα γίνουν αποδεκτές.
Σημειώσεις:
(α) Η κατοχή των γλωσσών στο απαιτούμενο επίπεδο πρέπει να τεκμηριώνεται από τους υποψηφίους μέσω αποδεκτών τεκμηρίων. Ο Κατάλογος των αποδεκτών «Τεκμηρίων Γνώσης Γλωσσών» είναι διαθέσιμος στον πιο κάτω σύνδεσμο:
https://www.psc.gov.cy/psc/psc.nsf/page31_gr/page31_gr?OpenDocument
(β) Επισημαίνεται ότι η Ύπατη Αρμοστεία δεν αναλαμβάνει οποιαδήποτε άλλη δέσμευση έναντι των υποψηφίων (δεν καλύπτονται οποιαδήποτε τυχόν έξοδα μετάβασης και διαμονής στο Λονδίνο ή/και οποιαδήποτε άλλα έξοδα που ενδεχομένως να προκύψουν στο πλαίσιο της διαδικασίας πλήρωσης της θέσης ή/και μετέπειτα).
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VACANCY
Position: Visa Support Assistant
Type of employment: Full time, thirteen (13) months contract
Starting date: 1 December 2026
Location:
High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus
13 St. James’s Square
London SW1Y 4LB
United Kingdom
Deadline for application: 30 October 2026
The High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the United Kingdom is seeking an individual for one (1) full-time position as Visa Support Assistant at the Consulate General in London, with a thirteen (13) months contract, co-financed by the Border Management and Visa Instrument (BMVI) Fund. The monthly gross salary is GBP £2.642,00.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working in the visa section of the Consulate General – receiving visa applications, advising / consulting applicants on visa applications and requirements.
- Assisting with the processing of visa applications under the supervision of the Consul General.
- Reviewing visa applications to ensure they are complete and required documents have been provided.
- Provide visa applicants with accurate and timely information / responding to visa queries by emails and over the phone.
- Input visa application data into the Visa Information System (VIS).
- Conduct document verification.
- Assist in conducting interviews.
- Any other related duties required by the Consular Section of the High Commission.
Essential Requirements:
- Certificate of secondary education.
- Very good knowledge of the English Language.
- Very Good working knowledge of computers and the internet, including email, web browsing and basic office applications.
- Clear Criminal Record Certificate, issued within the preceding two-month period.
- Pre-settled Status or Settled Status Certificate or proof of British citizenship or any other citizenship with proof of the right to live and work in the UK.
- Higher education diploma and/or experience in a similar position and/or good knowledge of the Greek language will be considered as an advantage.
How to apply:
Applicants are kindly requested to submit their CVs, along with a cover letter (the title of the position must be included in the letter) in English, all required certificates/supporting documents and a letter of recommendation from an academic or professional referee familiar with their qualifications, skills, and suitability for the position, via email to dkyriakou@mfa.gov.cy
All applications must be received by 12:00 hours on 30th October 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
It is noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not undertake any commitment towards the candidates (travel / accommodation expenses or any other expenses during the recruitment process and/or afterwards are not covered).
Candidates must provide proof of language proficiency at the required level through acceptable documentation. The list of accepted “Language Proficiency Documents” is available at the following link: https://www.psc.gov.cy/psc/psc.nsf/page31_gr/page31_gr?OpenDocument
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Candidates will be invited for an interview and/or for a written test on the required skills.
The criteria and the final selection of a suitable candidate, as well as the withdrawal of a vacancy, are at the discretion of the High Commission.
General Data Protection Regulation: All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.
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VACANCY
Position: Security Guard
Type of employment: Full time, thirteen (13) months contract
Starting date: 1 December 2026
Location:
High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus
13 St. James’s Square
United Kingdom
Deadline for application: 30 October 2026
The High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the United Kingdom is seeking an individual for one (1) full-time Security Guard position at the Consulate General in London, with a thirteen (13) months contract, co-financed by the Border Management and Visa Instrument (BMVI) Fund. The monthly gross salary is GBP £2.642,00.
Job Description:
We are looking for a competent Security Guard to undertake the surveillance of the Consular Section and protection of the staff and visitors. He/she will be responsible for detecting any suspicious behavior and preventing vandalism, thefts or other disruptive or criminal behavior.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Check, registration and authorize entrance of all visitors to the Consular section.
- Use and monitoring of security systems such as: CCTV, X-ray baggage scanner, archway (walk through scanner) and handheld metal detectors.
- Supervision of the public in the premises of the Consulate, ensuring order and safety.
- Responding to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation.
- Responding quickly and suitably during crisis.
- Any other related duties required by the Consular Section of the High Commission.
Essential Requirements:
- Certificate of secondary education.
- Very good knowledge of the English Language.
- Very Good working knowledge of computers and the internet, including email, web browsing and basic office applications.
- Clear Criminal Record Certificate, issued within the preceding two-month period.
- Pre-settled Status or Settled Status Certificate or proof of British citizenship or any other citizenship with proof of the right to live and work in the UK.
- Experience in a similar position and/or good knowledge of the Greek and/or Turkish language will be considered as an advantage.
How to apply:
Applicants are kindly requested to submit their CVs, along with a cover letter (the title of the position must be included in the letter) in English, all required certificates/supporting documents and a letter of recommendation from an academic or professional referee familiar with their qualifications, skills, and suitability for the position, via email to dkyriakou@mfa.gov.cy
All applications must be received by 12:00 hours on 30th October, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
It is noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not undertake any commitment towards the candidates (travel/accommodation expenses or any other expenses during the recruitment process and/or afterwards are not covered).
Candidates must provide proof of language proficiency at the required level through acceptable documentation. The list of accepted “Language Proficiency Documents” is available at the following link: https://www.psc.gov.cy/psc/psc.nsf/page31_gr/page31_gr?OpenDocument
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Candidates will be invited for an interview and/or for a written test on the required skills.
The criteria and the final selection of a suitable candidate, as well as the withdrawal of a vacancy, are at the discretion of the High Commission.
General Data Protection Regulation: All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.