View Vacancy - Digital and Communications Officer (BEL142)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
UKREP (UK Representation to the EU)

The UK Permanent Representation to the EU (UKRep) works within the EU and its member states to maximise British influence on issues such as trade, the single market and economic growth and is now looking for a highly motivated Digital and Communications Officer to work in the Communication and Visits team.

You will be part of the UKRep communications team which is responsible for explaining and communicating the UK Government’s EU policies in Brussels. You will have a particular focus on leading and implementing all aspects of our digital communications. Part of the role will require you to work closely with colleagues across the Representation, with our UK posts and with Government Departments in London. This will be a particularly exciting time to join UKRep as the UK prepares to leave the EU. It will therefore require individuals who are prepared to be flexible and adjust their responsibilities as required.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Deliver our digital communication strategy as part of the overarching communications strategy, deploying a range of digital communication tools. Contribute to the successful delivery of strategy campaigns through engaging with UKRep and Whitehall departments; advising and encouraging colleagues on the best use of digital communications;
  • Manage the UK Representation’s Twitter account, creating and providing audiovisual content (photos, videos, infographics) for use online. Provide strategic oversight and advice to senior staff who run their own Twitter Twitter accounts and managing and overseeing daily monitoring of digital and social media;
  • Evaluate the success of digital communications activities through monthly and ad hoc analysis;
  • Manage the UK Representation’s website, updating it on a regular basis;
  • Press support to the press team;
  • Develop strong working relationships with digital communications officers in institutions, member states and third country missions.
  • Fluency in English (both oral and written);
  • Strong communication skills;
  • Ability to design and deliver digital campaigns using appropriate online media;
  • Experience of communicating through a range of social media platforms;
  • Ability to evaluate digital activitities;
  • Strong news sense and understanding of the EU and of the UK government.
  • French or other European language;
  • Knowledge and experience of managing websites using a Content Management System;
  • Experience of knowledge of external communications in an international context;
  • Strong interest in social media trends;
  • Previous experiences working with the press or media.

17 April 2017
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
36.25
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Belgium
UK Permanent Representation to the European Union, Brussels
Political Office
EUR
3,681.33 gross
15 May 2017

This is a permanent full-time contract for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week.

The monthly gross salary for this position is € 3,681.33 B3 (L) level (The British Diplomatic Missions in Belgium salaries are not subject to annual indexation).

Please note that Belgian nationals will be paid their salary gross and are expected to comply with their tax obligations through completion of a tax return to the Belgian authorities. Non-Belgian nationals will receive their salary net, minus the deduction of an equivalent level of Belgian tax retained at source. Further information on this will be given to candidates during the recruitment process.

The successful candidates will be subject to professional background checks and security clearance.

Staff recruited locally by the British Diplomatic Missions in Belgium are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Belgian employment law.

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 British Diplomatic Missions 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.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.