View Vacancy - Campaigns & Digital Officer B3EE, Madrid (ESP18.494)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Communications, Press and Media

The British Embassy in Spain is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas.

The British Embassy in Madrid is seeking a creative and dynamic team player to fill a new position in the Communications team. This is a multi-faceted role: we are looking for someone to design and run campaigns, and create digital and graphic content promoting the UK-Spain bilateral relationship. You will work closely with the Head of Campaigns on the GREAT campaign in Spain and other high profile campaigns, with the Digital Manager in content production, and with the Communications Officer in designing and branding material for the UK in Spain Network.

We are looking for someone with experience of working on campaigns, with social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and experience in graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite). You will be a collaborative team player, confident in liaising with colleagues and partners (including at a senior level), and be flexible and creative, able to effectively manage your time and deliver results at pace and to deadline.

The selected candidate will work in our dynamic and friendly Communications Team, working closely with other Embassy teams and across the wider UK in Spain Network of Consulates (including being part of our crisis comms response). There are potential opportunities for travel both within Spain and to the UK.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Campaigns: Delivery of campaigns related to the UK in Spain Comms strategy, focusing on the GREAT campaign. Working with key local partners to plan, implement and evaluate campaigns.  
  • Digital: Creation of digital content on UK in Spain’s social media outlets, including infographics.
  • Communications: Branding and graphic design in support of the internal and external communications work of the Team.
  • Crisis Comms: Responding to crises, working outside normal hours as necessary.
  • Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
  • Experience of digital communications, with a focus on social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).

  • Experience of graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite.

  • Ability to work across teams and be credible with senior colleagues and partners.

  • Strong organisational skills, good eye for detail and accuracy.

  • Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

  • Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities, working out of hours.

  • Willingness to travel within Spain and potentially the UK when required.


  • Experience of Public Relations and/or Marketing.

  • Knowledge of and interest in UK-Spain relations, UK and Spanish politics, news and current affairs in Spain.

  • Awareness of the work of the British Embassy and Consulates across Spain.

  • A university degree or equivalent qualification. 



      4 September 2018
      Executive Officer (EO)
      Full-time, Permanent
      37.5
      Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
      Spain
      Madrid
      British Embassy
      1
      EUR
      35,525.42
      1 October 2018

      This is a full-time permanent contract. The working hours are 37.5 hrs per week. Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 hours.

      The successful candidate is subject to a confirmation of a background check, security clearance and the successful completion of a probationary period.

      The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Spanish Social Security Scheme and will therefore not be entitled to any gratuity from the Embassy based on gross annual salary.

      Regarding taxation, the Embassy is a Diplomatic Mission with tax exempt status and does not collect taxes for other States. Employees are fully responsible for payment of Spanish income tax at the legally required rate.

      All applicants should have the right to live and work in Spain. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

      Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Spain are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Spanish employment law.

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

      We kindly advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application.

      Only applications completed and submitted before the closing of the deadline will be considered.

      Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

      This opportunity is closed to applications.