View Vacancy - Communications Officer (AO)

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

The British Embassy in Israel is part of a worldwide network representing British political, economic, and consular interests overseas, and has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and international working environment. You will deliver the Embassy’s communications strategy and wider objectives by leading the Soft Power file and managing the Embassy’s events and social media presence.

 

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Support the Prosperity Communications Manager and Head of Communications in planning and delivering a digital-first communications strategy, with a particular focus on UK soft power, community outreach, culture, and creativity.
  • Support the creative and operational sides of all communication activities, specifically in planning and delivering medium- to large-scale events and community activities.
  • Manage the Embassy’s social media accounts. The jobholder will be expected to increase and maintain audience engagement by constantly developing, crafting, and writing creative content, while keeping up with global and local digital trends.
  • Help secure high-profile coverage and awareness of Embassy activities and liaise with the Israeli and international media on a wide range of issues relating to UK Government policy, with a specific focus on values and soft power.
  • Establish relationships with influencers both in Israel and in the UK via social media to create a strong network.
  • Build and maintain a social media calendar of events to highlight, where possible, the UK’s position on a variety of issues.
  • Subsequently attend the events in order to capture imagery and video for social media and wider distribution.
  • Help with the creation, maintenance, distribution, and content of an internal Embassy newsletter geared towards staff and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) employees around the world.
  • Provide advice and recommendations to senior management team on digital and social media opportunities.
  • Monitor the Israeli and international media and write regular press roundups; swift and accurate translation from Hebrew to English and English to Hebrew.
  • Arrange interviews and identify relevant speaking opportunities for Embassy and other UK officials.
  • Draft and issue a variety of communication products including press releases, op-eds, messages, speeches, and statements on UK policies and Embassy activities.

The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required.


Key behaviours required:

  • Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
  • Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
  • Seeing the Big 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.

 

Eligibility:

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

  • Receive the appropriate level of security clearance; and
  • Are able to work legally in Israel.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Hebrew (reading, writing, and speaking).
  • Relevant communications experience, ideally for at least two (2) years.
  • Experience managing social media channels professionally (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn).
  • Proven organisational and administrative skills.
  • A storyteller who can identify relevant data points for a specific audience and incorporate them into the larger narrative.
  • Experience in producing medium- to large-scale events.
  • Excellent ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Motivation and enthusiasm to work as part of a small, agile, ambitious team, as well as having the drive and self-sufficiency to work independently.
  • Creativity and flexibility.
  • Comfortable in guiding several projects simultaneously from beginning to end. 
  • Experience working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, energetic, and dynamic environment.
  • Excellent IT skills, including the ability to quickly learn new programmes.
  • Experience in writing speeches, op-eds, and other communication products.
  • Proficiency in graphic design platforms and programmes.
  • Proficiency in filming and editing digital content.
  • Experience of press relations and of drafting press products, including press releases/ statements and other public messaging.
  • Experience with website management/ design or marketing.
  • An overview of UK-Israel relations and awareness of the role of the British Embassy in delivering UK objectives.
Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
6 June 2023
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Permanent
37.5
Middle East & North Africa
Israel
Tel Aviv
British Embassy
1
ILS
11,139
1 August 2023

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including the non-negotiable salary of ILS 11,139 per month plus transport allowance and social benefits: Pension employer contribution 7.5% and Keren Hishtalmut employer contribution 7.5%.

No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Parking facilities are not provided nor paid for by the Embassy.

This position is for a full-time employment, on a permanent contract, subject to a 4-month probationary period.

Working hours is 37.5 per week. Normal working hours are from Monday to Thursday from 8:00-16:00 and Friday from 8:00-13:30.

The position can be worked partly from the office and partly remotely or full time from the office. Any further flexible working patterns may be considered based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies.

The Embassy is committed to providing a wide range of learning and development (L&D) opportunities.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must include 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2) motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form, stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and 3) specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required. 

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

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Israel local time) on 06 June 2023. 

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.  

 

Process:

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 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 job 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.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local labour law.

 

 

The British Embassy Tel Aviv is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

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.