View Vacancy - KWT - Communications and Campaigns Manager EO

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

The British Embassy in Kuwait has a vacancy for the position of Communications and Campaigns Manager, job grade Executive Officer (EO). 

This is a key position within the British Embassy’s Political section, which is responsible for the UK’s strategic campaigns and communication efforts in Kuwait. 

Main Purpose of the Job: 

The successful candidate will manage the British Embassy’s public profile and engagement with Kuwaiti and international media.  This will include providing strategic oversight of all external communications, including social media, which should be tailored to reach and influence relevant audiences. You will need to understand and explain UK Government policy to a wide range of people in a vibrant and engaging manner.  You will also provide analysis of key stories and trends in both the regional and local media, giving assessments of their perceptions of UK Government priorities.   

Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Build and manage the Embassy’s relationships with local media outlets, the Ministry of Information, and communications teams within various public and private entities in Kuwait. Seek opportunities to collaborate and partner with them.
  • Design and execute communications plans for visits of UK Ministers and Senior Officials as well as major Embassy events and programmes. Draft press releases, set up and write briefing for interviews, press conferences etc.
  • Understand the UK’s policies and priorities, and run strategic communications campaigns promoting these, working with colleagues in different Embassy sections, London and the region, where appropriate. Ensure all communications are tailored appropriately to Kuwaiti culture and interests and engaging to specific target audiences we are looking to reach and influence. 
  • Monitor and anlayse global and regional media stories, which impact UK Government priorities in Kuwait.  
  • Spot - and provide advice on countering – dis/misinformation that could negatively affect the UK Government’s objectives.
  • Provide written and verbal translation from Arabic to English and English to Arabic, as required.
  • Strategic oversight and creation of content for the Embassy’s social media channels.  

The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any response to a crisis.  

Key behaviours required for the job:

  • Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity, and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses, and opinions of others.
  • Seeing the bigger picture - Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
  • Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources, and support.
  • Delivering at Pace: Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.

 

Eligibility:

If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:

  • Are legally resident in Kuwait (Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country); and
  • Complete and successfully pass all local and UK security checks, including professional background checks.
  • Relevant work experience in a similar field and an extensive knowledge of Kuwait’s media landscape, local culture, customs and traditions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and able to build productive working relations with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic, with the ability to competently translate between the two.
  • Strong team player who can act on thier own initiative and work independently. 
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines and changing priorities whilst maintaining strong attention to detail without compromising the quality of the work.
  • Good IT skills (e.g. knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes such as Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Experience in photography, videography and using video editing software.
  • Strong social media skills, including experience of publishing and monitoring the performance of posts on social media accounts such as X, Instagram and Facebook.
  • Experience in developing and running strategic communications campaigns.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
22 April 2026
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
38
Middle East & North Africa
Kuwait
Kuwait
British Embassy
1
KWD
1217.196
monthly
1 June 2026

Working conditions and remuneration:

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of KWD 1217.196 per month. The package includes a good level of medical insurance, a return flight fare to your home country for non-Kuwaitis every year, relevant social security payments for Kuwaiti nationals, and an engaging working environment. Leave entitlement is 30 days per year (on pro rata basis) plus 14 public holidays. 

There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. 

This position is for a permanent employment, subject to a 90 working day probationary period. 

Conditioned working hours are 38 hours gross per week (this is made up of 35.5 hours net per week and a daily 30-minute lunch break). The normal working hours are 07:30 – 15:30 from Sunday to Wednesday and 07:30 – 13:30 on Thursday. 

The Embassy has an active Learning and Development Committee, and the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff to develop personally and professionally. The 70/20/10 learning and development model is applied in a flexible manner, with extensive informal and formal opportunities readily available. There will likely be an expectation of undertaking training specific to crisis response/ management in 2026.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must include:

  1. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
  2. A covering letter/motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and,
  3. Examples in the relevant sections of the online application form of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required. Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification. 

Applications that do not include this information will not be considered. 

Closing date of receiving applications is on 22nd April 2026 by 23:55 hrs (local time). 

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. 

Internal candidates (i.e., those employed by the British Embassy in Kuwait) applying for this position should consider informing their current line managers upon submission of their application.   

Process:

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two-three months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates’ profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption. 

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate. 

The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures.  Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks. 

The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.  The British Embassy Kuwait is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.  Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local Kuwaiti employment law.

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.