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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Estates

Main purpose of job:

To design and deliver high-quality and high-impact social media and engage traditional media and deliver public affairs outreach activities proposing innovative ways for the High Commission to engage with all audiences relevant to the High Commission’s Business Plan objectives. To oversee communications strategy, evaluate impact and propose improvements/learn lessons. To work as part of a global communications professional network, promoting BHC within FCO network and sharing experiences and best practice.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve? 

  • Design and implement creative online communications campaigns and social media strategies, linked to our objectives. Monitor and re-post HMG communications relevant to Seychelles. 40%
  • Research and write accurate, appropriate and interesting content (remarks, articles, social media posts etc). Ideally some in Creole. 20%
  • Maintain and develop excellent links with traditional media contacts and other relevant organisations to communicate positive messages about the UK, HMG and BHC priorities. 20%
  • The balance of the workload will vary according to the time of year and activities going on, but we have included percentage of time as a rough indication
  • Ownership of BHC Communications Strategy, evaluating impact and reporting progress to senior management. Self-administration & internal network engagement. 10%
  • Design interesting public engagement events around our priorities and project activities delivered by Events & Engagement Officer. 10%
  • Degree-level education;
  • Strong internet/social media and IT skills;
  • Photography and filming skills (sufficient to capture events and make short videos/clips for posting)
  • Fluent oral and written English and a flare for writing interesting content;
  • Ability to respond confidently, professionally and creatively to a range of stakeholders;
  • Enthusiastic and motivated;
  • Creativity, someone willing to propose ideas, and comfortable with the digital world;
  • Confidence, flexibility and ability to cope under pressure and with changing priorities  
  • Strong organisational skills are essential, along with creative flair and an eye for detail.
  • Good oral and written Seychelles Creole.
  • Clean driving licence
27 May 2019
Executive Officer (EO)
Permanent
Africa
Seychelles
Victoria
British High Commission
1
SCR10404.25
1 July 2019
The FCO provides access to an excellent range of Learning and Development opportunities and qualifications through its Diplomatic Academy, which is accessible online and delivered at Post. Comprehensive Civil Service On-line learning is also available. Training on processes specific to the FCO/HMG will be provided as necessary, with support from professionals in Hubs on hand. Access to a professional network of Press & Public Affairs and Digital Officers globally, plus regional and London conference opportunities and a Communications Hub in Pretoria and HQ in London. Visits to other Posts can be arranged where relevant to assist with learning.
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  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Victoria are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Seychelles.
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
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Make arrangements to relocate

Meet the costs to relocation

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