Receptionist at SBA
Sovereign Base Areas Administration – Official Vacancy Notice
Vacancy reference: HR/26/98
Location: Dhekelia
Eligibility: LEC CYN
Closing date: 08/10/2026 (Midnight, Cyprus local time)
Official listing: SBA Administration vacancies
Original advert: View the official PDF
Receptionist
CYN ADVERT
Vacancy Campaign Number: HR/26/98
Terms & Conditions of Employment
1. Contract Type: Permanent
For information on the process or
2. Grade: New Recruits: Local Administrative Assistant the application please contact
the Resource Administrator: Mr
The below grades are for current employees:
Demetris Symeou
1. NEW TACOS: Local Administrative Assistant (LAA)
on 00357 25 96 3210
2. OLD TACOS BFC: BFC Band 7
Operating hours:
3. OLD TACOS SBAA: SBAA 3
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 –
Old TACOS CIN – Find your Scale (weblink accessible
14:00
only through MODNET)
Friday: 08:00 – 12:00
* Old TACOS Employees Under a Pension Scheme will be
moved on SBAA old TACOS.
3. Salary: €17,118.00 per annum, plus Cost-of-Living
Allowance (COLA)
4. Hours per week: Full Time, 37 hours per week
BFC OLD: 36.25
SBAA OLD: 37.50
5. Location: Dhekelia
6. General_Terms_Conditions_Employment_New_Recruits
(Weblink)
7. Closing Date: Thursday 8th of October 2026,
Midnight, Local Cyprus Time.
Eligibility – Are you eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a Cypriot National.
This advert is running concurrently both internally and externally. Priority will be given to
internal candidates.
1
RECEPTIONIST
VACANCY NUMBER: HR/26/98
Applications from individuals that have either reached or passed the BFC / SBAA
Normal Retirement age of 65 will not be accepted.
Essential & Desirable Criteria for the Role
Important Note: Details on the role can be found on the Job Description which is at the end
of this document. These criteria are part of the assessment criteria and will influence the
decision on whether your application will proceed to the next stage.
Essential 1. You must undergo and pass as security & police check. If you are found
successful, you will be requested to provide a Clean Criminal Record and a
Sex Offenders Certificate issued by the Republic of Cyprus.
2. A good knowledge of office-based IT is needed, including Microsoft Office
packages (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic filing practices.
3. Ability to follow and maintain set processes (vehicle tracking and 231)
accurately and consistently.
4. Confident verbal and face-to-face communication in both English and Greek,
acting as a front-of-house point of contact.
5. Ability to communicate clearly by telephone and email with military and
civilian personnel in both English and Greek.
6. The ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing is an
essential part of this role.
7. Good organisation and attention to detail when tracking vehicles, paperwork
and actions.
8. Ability to work reliably with limited supervision, escalating issues when
required.
9. Professional conduct and trustworthiness when handling records and
financial processes.
10. If you are found successful on this campaign, we will be requesting
references, therefore, ensure to have completed this information on your
application form.
11. Be prepared to self-drive an MT vehicle (and prepared to maintain or obtain
FMT600) to attend meetings across WSBA and ESBA or occasionally in the
Republic of Cyprus
2
RECEPTIONIST
VACANCY NUMBER: HR/26/98
Desirable 1. Previous experience in an administrative, clerical, logistics or workshop
environment.
2. Familiarity with vehicle tracking, repair coordination or contractor
interaction.
3. Basic experience supporting or coordinating others without
line-management responsibility.
4. Comfortable working in a busy, customer-facing environment with
changing priorities.
5. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Business/Office Administration.
6. Any training and/or short course in Office IT/MS Suite.
7. Knowledge of the JAMES vehicle management system.
Official Language
The official language of the Sovereign Base Areas is English and consequently English is
the official language of British Forces Cyprus. All documents are to be completed in this
language. All employees of the Sovereign Base Areas Administration and British Forces
Cyprus are expected to have a basic command of the English language as a pre-requisite
for employment.
How to apply
a. To apply for this role you must complete the application form for external candidates
(weblink) or application for internal employees (weblink) and include evidence on how
you meet the below Competences. The completion of the competences is mandatory. If
you do not demonstrate evidence of the below competences, your application will be
sifted out. Additionally, please note that we can only accept applications as attachments
to email on its original Word Document format. No hard copy applications will be
accepted. Any forms that are submitted in any other format e.g., links to One Drive,
bitmap, jpeg, pdf will not be considered.
You may find Competences Examples here (Weblink)
1. Working Together. 2. Communicating and influencing.
3. Analysing and Using Evidence. 4. Improvement and Change.
b. This role is assessed through the use of the SBAA_BFC_Core_Competence (Weblink),
therefore, you are kindly invited to read the document to assist you with writing your
competences.
c. For further information about the role and process involved please contact
Daniel.Johnstone338@mod.gov.uk
3
RECEPTIONIST
VACANCY NUMBER: HR/26/98
d. For further recruitment information and guidance please choose the appropriate
guidance: Cypriot Nationals Q&A Application Process or UK Family Members Q&A
Application Process
e. Once completed electronically please send your application by email to:
BFC-SBAA-Recruitment-GpMailbox@mod.gov.uk.
Important Note: Ensure that your application has been correctly completed and all relevant
information has been provided. Failure to do so may result in your application being
excluded.
The recruitment process.
The recruitment process is a fair and open competition and candidates are judged on their
own merit.
Please read the information on The Recruitment Process Stages Guide for Applicants
(Weblink) to help you understand the process. The document will explain the recruitment
process stages and enhance your understanding on it.
Additionally, as we want you to show the best version of yourself, we invite you to read the
guides available which should help you understand what you need to do to stand out. If you
feel you need further support, please contact the Resource Admin responsible for this
campaign, you can find the contact details on the front page of this advert.
Job Description
POST TITLE Eng Con Clerk
Area/Section Eng Establishment No
Con/JMETS
Dhekelia
Grade Clerk 2 / LAA Grade Priority 1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time No of Established Hours 36.25/37/37.5
Required Security OS Position CYN/UKFM CYN
Clearance
Current Incumbent Name Employed by BFC or BFC
SBAA
4
RECEPTIONIST
VACANCY NUMBER: HR/26/98
Brief Description of Role
The Clerk Class 2 acts as the front-of-house focal point for both Engineering Control
(EngCon) and the Workshop (WKSP) within JMETS. The role is central to vehicle tracking,
administration and the ownership of the 231 process, ensuring effective control,
accountability and flow of all vehicle platforms entering, moving within and exiting JMETS.
Responsible to
CoC (in ascending order):
1. EngCon IC
2. JMETS AQMS
3. JMETS ASM
Priorities (list in order)
1. Front of House, Vehicle Tracking, and 231 Process Ownership (Primary Role)
a. Act as the front-of-house for EngCon and the WKSP, receiving and processing all
vehicle platforms entering JMETS.
b. Jointly control and maintain the vehicle tracking system, ensuring all platforms are
accurately recorded, tracked and accounted for, including:
1) Current location
2) Status
3) Reason for position within the JMETS system
c. Jointly own and administer the 231 process, ensuring compliance, accuracy and
timeliness. Managing the end-to-end 231 workflow, including:
1) Progressing vehicles for repair via external civilian repair agents.
2) Raising and managing 231s for the procurement of spares and servicing
parts from civilian suppliers.
2. Liaison and Coordination Tasks (Conducted to support Primary Role)
a. Liaise directly with the Contracts Manager to receive direction on:
1) Approved external repair agents
2) Servicing routes
3) Parts sourcing required for 231 completions
b. Liaise directly with the Clerk Class 1 (Budget Manager) to enable:
Payment of all costs incurred through the 231 process
c. Direct and coordinate the EngCon aligned MT driver for:
1) Delivery of platforms to external repair agents
2) Collection of platforms following repair
3) Collection of spares and servicing parts from civilian suppliers
3. Administrative Oversight of Civilian Staff (Non-Management)
a. Provide administrative oversight (without line management responsibility) of civilian
employees within VRS and EngCon, specifically accounting for:
1) Submission and accuracy of timesheets
2) Maintenance of medical registry records
3) Recording and monitoring of annual leave
5
RECEPTIONIST
VACANCY NUMBER: HR/26/98
b. Act as the administrative point of contact for these areas on behalf of the civilian
workforce, ensuring records are complete and up to date.
Responsible for (Tasks/Duties) Percentage (%) of time
spent during the
working week on each
task
• Front of House, Vehicle Tracking, and 231 Process • 60%
Ownership (Primary Role)
• Liaison and Coordination Tasks (Conducted to support • 30%
Primary Role)
• Administrative Oversight of Civilian Staff • 10%
(Non-Management)
All employees are
1. To undertake ad-hoc duties, as required, that may be reasonably expected by the
line manager but are commensurate with the grade, and within the unit objectives.
2. To carry out responsibilities with regard to BFC Equal Opportunities and Health
& Safety Policies.
Competences required:
Essential:
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Analysing and Using Evidence
• Improvement and Change
Training/qualifications required for the post
Essential:
1. Competence using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) for email, tracking and
record keeping.
2. Ability to follow and maintain set processes (vehicle tracking and 231) accurately
and consistently.
3. Confident verbal and face-to-face communication in English and Greek, acting as a
front-of-house point of contact.
4. Ability to communicate clearly by telephone and email with military and civilian
personnel in both English and Greek.
5. Good organisation and attention to detail when tracking vehicles, paperwork and
actions.
6. Ability to work reliably with limited supervision, escalating issues when required.
7. Professional conduct and trustworthiness when handling records and financial
processes.
6
RECEPTIONIST
VACANCY NUMBER: HR/26/98
Desirable:
1. Previous experience in an administrative, clerical, logistics or workshop
environment.
2. Familiarity with vehicle tracking, repair coordination or contractor interaction.
3. Basic experience supporting or coordinating others without line-management
responsibility.
4. Comfortable working in a busy, customer-facing environment with changing
priorities.
5. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Business/Office Administration.
6. Any training and/or short cource in Office IT/MS Suite.
7. Knowledge of the JAMES vehicle management system.
Equal Opportunities Responsibilities
The responsibility for implementing the Department’s Equality & Diversity policies is shared
by all staff. The Post Holder has a shared responsibility to ensure that the working
environment is free from harassment, and that the dignity of others is respected. The Post
Holder is required to take care that his/her own conduct does not cause offence and he/she
should discourage colleagues from harassing others. Post Holder will be required to
undertake a mandated Equality & Diversity training.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
The Post Holder is to take due account of customer care considerations and is responsible
for ensuring that their own actions and their environment is free from items/actions that
may be considered hazardous to others.
Originator: LM SSgt D Employee:
Johnstone
Signed: Signed:
Date: Date:
(To be reviewed at recruitment or annually at beginning of Reporting Year)
7
Links contained in the official document
- https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/teams/1367/MediaComms/CINS/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fteams%2F1367%2FMediaComms%2FCINS%2F20230724%2DCIN01%5F017%5F2023%5FANNEXES%5FLEC%5FPAY%5FAWARD%5FApr2023%5FMar2026%2DOS%2Epdf&parent=%2Fteams%2F1367%2FMediaComms%2FCINS
- https://www.sbaadministration.org/images/recruit/General_Terms_Conditions_Employment_new_employees.pdf
- https://www.sbaadministration.org/images/recruit/SBAA_BFC_Application_form.doc
- https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/teams/1367/HR_Recruit/_layouts/download.aspx?SourceUrl=Forms/SBAA_BFC_Internal_Application_form_V1.2.doc
- https://sbaadministration.org/images/admin/personnel/20231013-Core_Competences_Examples.pdf
- https://www.sbaadministration.org/images/recruit/SBAA_BFC_Core_Competence.pdf
- Daniel.Johnstone338@mod.gov.uk
- https://sbaadministration.org/images/recruit/20210728-Cypriot_Nationals_Q&A_Application_Process.pdf
- https://www.sbaadministration.org/images/recruit/20230118-UK_Family_Members_Q&A_Application_Process.pdf
- BFC-SBAA-Recruitment-GpMailbox@mod.gov.uk
- https://www.sbaadministration.org/images/recruit/Recruitment_Process_Stages_Guide_for_Applicants.pdf
Κοινοποίηση
Facebook
X
LinkedIn
Telegram
Tumblr
Whatsapp
VK
Bluesky
Threads
Mail