View Vacancy - Communications Officer (IRL24.126)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Communications, Press and Media

The British Embassy in Dublin is part of a world-wide network, representing UK political, economic and consular interests overseas, and is now recruiting for a Communications Officer.

 

This position forms part of a dynamic Communications team, who will ensure that our communications is current, projects a positive image of the UK and represents all of the Embassy teams and the depth of our relationship with Ireland. 

 

The Job Holder will proactively work on a variety of communication tasks, from monitoring media in Ireland, to helping plan communications around events as well as assist with campaigns and evaluation. They will work across the Embassy including with our devolved government teams and with UK Government Departments on issues ranging from prosperity to culture and high-level visits/events. 

 

You will need to use insight to plan communications activity that is relevant to our audience as well as effectively putting our messages out there in an interesting and engaging way, suggesting new, innovative ideas that could help us cut through the very busy media landscape. In addition, full evaluation of our pro-active output will be key as this will help measure success of campaigns as well as make sure we are always improving our communications.

 

You will monitor media for items of interest to the UK and prepare daily and weekly summaries for embassy colleagues as well as colleagues in the FCDO and wider government machine.

 

Finally, as part of the role, you will need to co-ordinate our Embassy crisis preparations. Working across teams to ensure we are ready to respond should an incident arise. 

 

The job holder will need to be prepared to work flexibly, with occasional out of hours duties (time off in lieu will be given) and to occasionally travel regionally and overseas. 

 

All staff are required to contribute to the wider corporate activities of the Embassy and to support high level visits as required.  

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Deliver communication plans and evaluate outcomes;
  • Work with event leads on comms requirements, acting as the first point of contact in the comms teams for any event;
  • Monitor UK and Irish media for Ireland/UK stories, prepare transcripts of key interviews/speeches as well prepare daily press summary;
  • Lead on administration for the team, including updating and maintaining the comms grid;
  • Help deliver traditional and social media activities on our and partner channels and monitor social media accounts for mentions/comments/questions and responding to queries/acting on items of interest;
  • Crisis preparation co-ordination as well Crisis communications;
  • Cover other roles in team when they are absent.
  • Fluency in both oral and written English (minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
  • Knowledge of the Irish media scene and commonly used communication channels in Ireland;
  • Social media skills including Twitter and Facebook;
  • A self-starter able to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues;
  • Able to travel domestically, regionally and internationally (occasionally at short notice);
  • High standard of written and spoken English;
  • Communications based educational background and/or relevant work experience.
  • Journalism or communications/marketing degree;
  • Previous experience of using social and digital media in the workplace;
  • Experience of working in a fast pace media environment.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
3 April 2024
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Fixed Term
35
24 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Ireland
Dublin
British Embassy
1
EUR
€ 4,250
monthly
20 May 2024

The successful candidate will be subject to a six-month probationary period and will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis for 24 months with the possibility of renewal. The appointment is subject to satisfactory reference and security checks.

 

All L&D required on FCDO/UK government standards and systems will be provided. The Embassy is committed to a strong Learning and Development culture and provides opportunities for staff to invest in their personal and professional development. The Comms digital network in particular has a strong L&D offering with frequent opportunities to upskill.

 

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Ireland are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Irish employment law.

 

Other benefits of this job offer:

  • Membership of Defined Contribution Pension Plan;
  • €1,000 contribution to LAYA Healthcare;
  • 22 days annual leave;
  • Learning and Development opportunities.

Working pattern: We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. Due to the nature of the job, an ability to work in the office regularly is required.

 

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

 

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Ireland 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.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the FCDO will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment  levels  please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.