View Vacancy - Communications and Business Coordinator (Scottish Office) - Washington
Main purpose of job
- Promoting economic, political, social and tourism links in partnership with the Scottish Government Directorates, Scottish Development International and VisitScotland;
- Promoting modern Scotland’s international profile with leading policy makers and opinion formers; and ensuring that the Scottish Government’s policies are known and understood;
- Monitoring policy developments in the region, ensuring that Scottish Ministers have the latest information on which to identify opportunities for co-operation; and
- Working in partnership with key individuals, organisations and agencies to deliver specific projects, programmes and events.
What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
This job is highly operational and focusses on two key strands of work, Communications and Event management.
Communications
- Social media is the key communication tool used by the office to inform, engage and interact with stakeholders, interest groups and individuals. You will have responsibility for overseeing, developing and maintaining the office’s social media output by:
- Researching and publishing daily content for the @ScotGovAmericas Twitter feed working with Scottish based communications teams to develop market specific messaging;
- Identifying opportunities to promote Scotland and Scottish interests social media focussing on high profile, targeted messaging that will grow awareness of the SAO and wider Scottish Government’s narrative;
- Monitoring and evaluating the output and identifying strategies to secure a greater interest in what Scotland is doing both domestically and in the US;
- Contribute to the effective delivery of the communication strategy by reviewing and managing the content of in-house publications including newsletters and websites and wider stakeholder communications;
- Amplify our external stakeholders messaging when appropriate to do so;
- Regular communication between the SAO and Congress, ensuring that our key stakeholders have our most up to date information relevant to their interests;
- You will act as the main liaison point between the SAO and traditional media, particularly in the DC metro area;
- You will work with international marketing and public relations colleagues in Edinburgh to ensure delivery of key elements of the International Engagement Strategy.
Events
This office hosts a number of high-level events over the course of the year. We also partner and sponsor a significant number of stakeholder events across the whole of the US. The management of these events to ensure the SAO is sufficiently represented is the responsibility of this post holder.
- Lead on the planning and management of all aspects of events/visits, including those involving Scottish Ministers and other dignitaries.
- Lead negotiations with contractors on the design, format and cost of events and make recommendations.
- Provide practical support during events to ensure the quality and standard expected is delivered and pursue any follow up action.
- Represent the Scottish Government in a range of situations, including public events.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
Line management of an Office and Events Assistant
Essential on arrival:
- Education to degree level in a relevant field.
- Strong evidence of experience in a related professional environment, particularly a proven track record of delivering large set-piece functions and public-facing events.
- Office/business management experience, including excellent financial management skills, strong organisational abilities, including prioritising workloads.
- Excellent team-working, interpersonal and networking skills, including experience working with senior level officials and commercial suppliers.
- Highly developed writing, editing, presentation and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility to accommodate some travel and other time related requirements linked to events.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and use of social media.
- Working knowledge of how Congress and associated Congressional committees work.
Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.
*A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defence Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas.
Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with US, state, and/or local employment law.
Individuals who are not a US taxpaying citizen will be paid a net salary based on a simulated US tax status.
Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.
The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.
Learning and development opportunities:
Scottish Government Finance and Budgetary Systems
Working patterns:
40 hours per week with some flexibility given the need for occasional out of core hour working.
Must be able to accommodate some travel and other time related requirements linked to events.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
