View Vacancy - Communications and Engagement Manager - Scottish Government

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
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The Scottish Government

Main purpose of job:

  • Promoting economic, political, social and tourism links in partnership with the Scottish Government Directorates, Scottish Development International and VisitScotland.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with policy makers, media and opinion formers in order to  promote modern Scotland's international profile; 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.
  • Working in partnership with key individuals, organisations and agencies to deliver specific projects, programmes and events on behalf of the Scottish Government team.

Roles and responsibilities:

This job is highly operational and focusses on three key strands of work, Communications, Engagement and Event management.

Communications

Supporting 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 communication strategy by:

  • Developing and publishing content for the @ScotGovAmericas Twitter feed and Linked In accounts - working with Scottish based communications teams to develop market specific messaging.
  • Identifying opportunities to promote Scotland and Scottish interests on 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.
  • Reviewing and managing the content of in-house publications including newsletters and websites and wider stakeholder comms;
  • Amplify our external stakeholders messaging when appropriate to do so.

Engagement

  • Ensure regular communication between the Scottish Government Office and key stakeholders, with a particular focus on Capitol Hill relationships (Caucus, staffers, think tanks etc.).
  • Acting as the main liaison point between the Scottish Government Office and the media, particularly in the DC metro area.
  • Working 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 post holder will:

      • Support the planning and management of all aspects of events/visits, including those involving Scottish Ministers and other dignitaries.
      • 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.
      • Ensure that messaging from all events is captured and actively publicised to our networks.

      In addition to the above our office undertakes a number of events across the US, which the post holder will be expected to support. Out of hours working and some travel is expected.

      Essential on arrival: 

      • Strong evidence of experience in a related professional environment.
      • Excellent team-working, interpersonal and networking skills, including experience working with a range of different stakeholders.
      • 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.
      • A strong working knowledge of how Congress and associated Congressional committees work.
      Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
      29 June 2022
      Executive Officer (EO)
      Full-time, Permanent
      40
      Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
      United States
      Washington
      British Embassy
      1
      USD
      $26.35
      8 August 2022

      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

      Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

      The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).

      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. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount. Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.

      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, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.

      Working patterns:

      This role is 40 hours a week, with some evening and weekend working.

      The British Embassy and its US Network embraces hybrid working, allowing its staff to typically work from home 2 or 3 times a week.  We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of team work and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly. 

      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.