View Vacancy - Marketing & Communications Manager Trade & Investment (POL22.182)

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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT

Poland is an important partner for the UK. The British Embassy Warsaw works to develop relations between all parts of Poland and all parts of the UK. Our work covers the breadth of the bilateral relationship, including political, commercial, security and economic issues of interest to both the UK and Poland, which we deliver under the framework of a Country Strategy setting out key objectives. Roles and responsibilities might evolve, in line with the Country Strategy. 

The British Embassy Warsaw is committed to being an inclusive employer. We actively champion diversity and UK values, internally and externally. We value team working, flexibility, responsibility and creativity, as well as everyone’s contribution to making the Embassy a great place to work, where our people get good training and fulfil their potential.  We have a strong Learning and Development culture, organise regular in-house training opportunities, and encourage staff to take on opportunities for development. 

Our Marketing & Communications Manager Trade & Investment (Maternity leave cover) will support the delivery of the Department for International Trade (DIT) objectives in Poland and Central Europe through high quality, engaging and effective communication & marketing activities.

The Department for International Trade (DIT) promotes British trade and investment around the world; helps to build an appetite for British goods and services globally, and works to encourage foreign investment into the UK. DIT also brings together policy, promotion and financial expertise to break down barriers to trade and investment and to help businesses to succeed. To lean more follow the link.

What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

  • Promoting British exports to Poland and Central Europe the UK as a destination for investors via a full spectrum of modern communications channels, including social media;
  • Leading on the region’s contribution to DIT Europe’s flagship campaigns for Trade and Investment;
  • Supporting the Trade & Investment Team in Poland and Central Europe on communications and media relations including providing expert advice to Country Directors and Campaign Leads;
  • Leading on the region’s contribution to the Global Britain objective of DIT’s Regional Trade Plan for Europe, ensuring full alignment of local DIT communications with DIT Europe and HMG priorities (in consultation with Marketing & Communications Director Europe) as well as Embassy Comms Team;
  • Leading on delivery of large events and project under the GREAT campaign, including bidding for funding, cooperation with internal and external service providers and stakeholders, logistics and comms/media coverage, budget management;
  • Creating and delivering comms strategies for DIT campaigns as well as marketing plans in the run up to, during and after events;
  • Lead on the application of modern digital event management tools (i.e. Aventri) to DIT projects;
  • Generating and disseminating attractive and relevant content from DIT events;
  • Monitoring and evaluating the impact of campaigns, initiatives, events and advising Head of Communications/others as relevant on lessons learnt;
  • Establishing and maintaining contact with relevant external stakeholders.

  • Fluent written and spoken English and Polish (C1 level CEFR*).
  • BA degree or higher in a related field;
  • Proven track record of success in public communications (including, excellent writing skills and experience in drafting engaging speeches, articles and other forms);
  • Experience in organising successful events for senior stakeholders;
  • Experience in project management, including budgets;
  • Proficient in MS Office suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint);
  • Knowledge of and experience working with social media and other digital media and producing impactful content
  • Ability to apply different styles of communication and tailor messaging for different audiences
  • Strong sense of personal responsibility and ability to assess and initiate activities independently;
  • Forward-thinking mind-set– looking for trendy, real-time solutions to develop catchy and effective content;
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

  • Experience in delivering online events/webinars and familiarity with common platforms;
  • Basic photographic, photo editing and digital graphics skills would be a plus.
Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
12 June 2022
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
37.5
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Poland
Warsaw
British Embassy
1
PLN
8,462 (gross monthly)
1 July 2022

This is a full-time fixed-term position of 5 days (37.5 net per week) for 1 year to cover a maternity leave, with possibility of extension. 

The gross salary for this position is PLN 8,462 gross per month. Working hours are flexible and staff are entitled to time-off-in-lieu for agreed extra hours worked. The annual leave entitlement is 20 or 26 days per year pro rata and the Embassy also enjoys a maximum of 14 Polish / UK public holidays per year.

Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by the local law. 

The successful candidate will be subject to the Polish references check and satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. 

Candidates must have pre-existing right to live and work in Poland for the duration of the job offer in order to apply. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits. 

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

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

Working patterns

BE Warsaw has a strong commitment to work/life balance. Office hours are 8:30 – 16:30, staff are encouraged to leave on time. Flexi-hours are also possible within the Embassy building’s opening hours (0800-1800).

We have mobile technology and offer hybrid working with remote working days to be agreed with line managers.

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 Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*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.