View Vacancy - Digital Officer (ROU25.196)

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Main purpose of job:

The Digital Officer leads the Embassy’s social media strategy and digital content production and is responsible for ensuring the Embassy’s digital presence is engaging, professional, and aligned with the wider communications strategy. The Digital Officer works closely with the Head of Communications to maintain a coherent public voice across all platforms and deputises for the Head of Section when required.

Are you passionate about crafting compelling stories on social media? You’ll create videos, visuals, and written content that resonates.

If you’re creative, fast-moving, and love storytelling—this is for you.

What will you be expected to achieve?

  • Develop and implement the Embassy’s social media strategy in line with broader communications objectives.
  • Manage and maintain the Embassy’s social media channels and its page on gov.uk, ensuring timely, relevant, and engaging content.
  • Produce dynamic multimedia content, including graphics, short videos, and other digital assets at pace.
  • Lead on digital campaigns and support coverage of Embassy events through live content and post-event promotion.
  • Monitor digital engagement, analyze performance, and adjust content approaches based on insights.
  • Ensure the Embassy’s digital output is visually consistent and on-brand.
  • Work with the Head of Communications to ensure digital messaging aligns with traditional media output and with the Embassy’s strategic priorities.
  • Deputize for the Head of Communications when needed, including managing day-to-day team coordination or representing the section.
  • Stay informed on digital trends and emerging tools to continually improve the Embassy’s online presence.

Essential on arrival:

  • Fluency at C1 level in English and Romanian according to CEFR framework*, or equivalent.
  • University degree in Public relations/Communication/Journalism or related fields (or professional technical training).
  • At least 3 year work experience in digital communications, multimedia media content and/or mass media.
  • Excellent written and visual communication skills in both English and Romanian.
  • Ability to create engaging, culturally appropriate content for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube.
  • Proficiency in using social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite).
  • Ability to plan, schedule, and monitor content calendars.
  • Experienced in producing footage using a smartphone and in video editing (using tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush).
  • Basic graphic design skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express, Photoshop).
  • Ability to track and interpret social media metrics. Experience with tools like Meta Insights, Google Analytics, or native platform analytics
  • Ability to prioritise and work under pressure. Teamwork abilities.

Desirable:

•    Understanding of public diplomacy and previous experience in a diplomatic, governmental or NGO environment.
•    Website management experience.

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
1 July 2025
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Fixed Term, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
35h net (40h gross)
24 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Romania
Bucharest
British Embassy
1
RON
Monthly salary is 11,446 RON gross (salary is not negotiable)
monthly
15 August 2025

This is a full-time fixed-term contract for 24 months (35 hours net per week). Working hours are flexible and staff are entitled to time-off-in-lieu for agreed extra hours worked.

The annual leave entitlement is 25 days per year pro rata and the Embassy also enjoys a maximum of 14 Romanian / UK public holidays per year.

The monthly salary is 11,446 RON gross. In addition, staff are entitled to a 13th month salary pro rata and may receive a performance related bonus at year end. Staff also receive meal vouchers and a monthly subscription to a medical centre. An individual personal development plan will be agreed with the successful candidate, which may include training outside Romania. The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance, and satisfactory completion of a probationary period of 30 working days. 

Learning and development opportunities:

  • Mandatory training for new staff
  • Europe Comms recommended digital skills training courses, including on Gov.uk admin 
  • Yearly EECAD Comms conference; other regional on the job learning and shadowing opportunities

All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Romania. The British Embassy does not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions service according to Romanian employment law.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Romania and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

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

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment  levels  please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.