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Main purpose of job:
The British Government’s Mission in New York has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join the Corporate Services Team as an Accommodation Officer. This opportunity is a rewarding role which supports and further develops the special relationship between the UK and the US, supporting work at the forefront of international diplomacy in order to make a real difference globally.
The US Network offers a unique career enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a variety of benefits including generous leave, insurance packages and a highly competitive 401k programme. It also promotes a culture of flexibility which enables people to better maintain wellness through an excellent work/life balance approach that encompasses hybrid working, including working from home and flexible hours, where possible. In this role you would be working in a diverse international environment to support UK diplomats, armed forces personnel and other country based staff operating across the British Government’s network of Consulates and Government Offices in the United States. This network provides a platform for approximately 30 Government departments and agencies to conduct their work in the United States and is made up of over 900 staff with a rich and diverse background, skill sets, and experiences.
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual who has a real passion for delivery service and an ability to communicate compassionately and clearly with stakeholders. While experience with corporate or residential housing management is beneficial, this role will suit someone with excellent client relationship skills and strong communication and budget experience.
Roles and responsibilities:
1. Source appropriate lease accommodations and lead negotiations in line with approved policy and strategy.
2. Responsible for the delivery of all permanent and temporary residential housing requirements at post.
3. Be the Single Point of Contact for officers’ accommodation arrangements for when they move to the U.S.
4. Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure clear and streamlined communication with stakeholders.
5. Deliver a strong customer service based on policies, strategies and budget.
6. Oversight of lease and building management fees budget.
7. Support Head of Facilities and Maintenance Manager on assessments of owned and rented properties and value for money considerations on future maintenance investments.
8. Support the Head of Facilities with recommendations on housing allocation, and prepare reports for the Post Housing Committee as required.
9. Find optimisations within the property portfolio to enhance value for money.
10. Work with finance team to ensure deposits, rental payments and utility payments are set up.
11. Liaise with landlords and diplomatic staff to conduct walkthroughs.
12. Maintain the portfolio accurately within the property management system.
13. Accurate forward looking forecasting of the rental expenditure for the current and future financial years.
14. Support ensuring Health & Safety procedures are adhered to and practised across the mission.
15. Deputise for the Head of Facilities and support the wider estates team as required.
16. Any other administrative duties as assigned by Head of Corporate Services.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
17. This role does not manage any other staff.
18. Effectively liaise with other estates team members and departments within the wider organisation.
19. Relationships with third-party vendors (Contractors/Cleaners/Landlords/temporary accommodation).
20. Oversight of $3M+ rents expenditure and temporary accommodation.
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Expert
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Essential on arrival:
21. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to be professional, confident, courteous, and deal with interlocutors at senior level.
22. Strong IT skills and the ability to effectively use Outlook, Excel and Word.
23. Positive attitude.
24. Strong communication/negotiating skills with sound financial competency/ ability to make business decisions.
25. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and strong problem-solving skills.
26. Excellent customer service skills, with proven ability to take responsibility.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Desirable skills / experience / qualifications:
27. Knowledge of local Real Estate/Housing market.
28. Demonstrable experience of working in a complex organisation with multiple lines of accountability.
29. Project management experience.
Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service Application deadline 21 November 2025 Grade Executive Officer (EO) Type of Position Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week 40 Region Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories Country/Territory United States Location (City) UK Mission to the United Nations, New York Type of Post British Consulate General Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency USD Salary $68,490 Type of Salary yearly Start Date 12 January 2026 Other benefits and conditions of employment
US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US has restrictions on the type of visas our non-diplomatic staff may hold. If you are not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident, or the dependent of a diplomat (with an EAD card), you may not be eligible for employment with the UK government. We cannot accept student Visas (J1, F or M) nor other forms of work Visas (I, H, P). If you hold a work visa it is best to check on your eligibility to work for a foreign government before applying for a position.
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All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.
The British Embassy and its US Network embraces hybrid working. We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of team work and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.
Please note: The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).
The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.
Please note that the tax arrangements imposed by the US on staff working for foreign governments, as well as those imposed by the UK Treasury on British and dual nationals working for the UK Government overseas, are atypical. The UK Government cannot withhold taxes (including FICA) on behalf of a US taxpayer. Instead, a US taxpayer is required to file taxes as if they are self-employed, and a FICA allowance is granted for those required to pay the employer contribution. Certain categories of staff (for example dual UK-US nationals and some visa holders) who work at Consulates General are not subject to US taxes. For those not subject to US taxes the UK Government reduces gross pay to a level broadly equivalent to taxed net pay. There are also social security implications for dual UK-US nationals. Please keep all this in mind when looking at the salary and the benefits package. If you are offered a job with the UK’s US Network you will be given further tax and social security information relevant to your personal circumstances and place of work; you are advised to consider this information and its impact on your circumstances carefully – potentially with the advice of a tax professional - before accepting a job.
Working patterns:
This role is full time (40 hours) with core hours of 9:00-15:00 and must be in the office at least three days a week and more during busy periods. This role also requires site visits to accommodation in and around New York City.
The British Embassy and its US Network embraces hybrid working, allowing its staff to typically work from home up to 2 times a week. We are an organization that also recognizes the critical value of team work and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.
Learning and Development:
The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employees ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).