View Vacancy - Communications Support Officer (BGR25.205)

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

Who are we? 

The British Embassy in Sofia is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a creative and motivated Communications Support Officer.

We are looking for someone with creativity and enthusiasm to help deliver top quality communications output, ideally with skills and experience in digital content creation and planning of communications activity. The Officer will work on a number of strategic communications campaigns, in particular to deliver a steady flow of content and communications across the British Embassy’s digital platforms and social media.

They will also support the Press and Communications Officer on a range of broader press and communications activity, for example drafting press releases, social media posts and briefing materials, helping to manage media enquiries, monitoring media coverage, and assisting with the organisation of press events and high-profile visits. Proficiency in video and photo editing is highly valued, particularly for filming, editing, and formatting visual content for digital platforms.

The job holder will also have access to training and learning opportunities provided by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, subject to budget availability, as well as the opportunity to shadow colleagues across the FCDO network.

    Roles and responsibilities:

         Digital and Social Media:

    • Oversee the day-to-day management of the British Embassy social media accounts and the Embassy’s GOV.UK website;
    • Create effective digital content including producing videos/infographics, and drafting social media posts.

         Strategic Communications: 

    • Provide support in delivering Strategic Campaigns and Public Diplomacy activities.

         Support to Policy Teams:

    • Provide support by carrying out online research, writing reports, and helping organise events or visit programmes.

    What do we offer you?

    • 25 days of annual leave;
    • A mobile phone with unlimited data and calls;
    • Free parking space in City Center, upon availability;
    • Flexible working (subject to Terms & Conditions);
    • Great staff benefits and a genuine emphasis on work/life balance.

    Our ideal candidate shows:

    • Fluent English and Bulgarian (both written and spoken, minimum C1 Level for CEFR framework*);
    • Experience managing social media accounts, digital platforms, and content creation;
    • Experience of producing and editing digital content (info-graphics, videos, photos, visually appealing posts on tools such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or similar);
    • Experience of drafting written content for digital channels (Facebook, X, etc...);
    • A proactive attitude and the ability to work in teams. 

    Nice to have:

    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field;
    • A good understanding of communications campaigns, and the ability to develop and deliver eye-catching, inspiring communications projects;
    • Experience or knowledge of working in an international environment;
    • Interest in international relations.
    Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
    10 July 2025
    Administrative Officer (AO)
    Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
    36
    Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
    Bulgaria
    Sofia
    British Embassy
    1
    BGN
    2500 (non-negotiable, payable 13 times per year)
    monthly
    1 September 2025
    31 March 2025

    This is a full-time fixed-term position (36 hours gross per week ) until the end of March 2026. There is the possibility of extension for an extra year, subject to budget availability.

    The successful candidate will receive a non-negotiable monthly salary of BGN 2,500 gross. In addition, staff are entitled to a 13th month salary pro rata.

    Core skills training and mandatory trainings will be provided by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. All staff have a personal development plan and access to world class learning and development opportunities.

    The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background and security clearance. Anyone with right of residence and employment in Bulgaria may apply, including all EU/EEA citizens and the family members of EU/EEA nationals exercising a treaty right in Bulgaria.

    Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions Service according to Bulgarian employment law.

    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.