View Vacancy - Head of Communications - Team Brazil Network

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

The British Embassy is seeking a new Head of Communications. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape UK-Brazil relations, as the UK prepares to leave the European Union and forges new partnerships with Europe and countries around the world. It is a rewarding and fast-paced role that will allow the successful candidate to work across varied policy areas and with diverse stakeholders in Brazil and the UK. This post can be based in Brasilia, Sao Paulo, or Rio de Janeiro.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic leader with proven experience in managing high calibre communications campaigns, overseeing diverse teams, responding rapidly to shifting demands, and with a good understanding of the Brazil and Brazilian audiences. This position oversees the team responsible for explaining and promoting the UK in Brazil through media relations, digital outreach, events and strategic communications and marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate will be able to translate UK government objectives into team priorities and engagement with Brazilian audiences. An ability to work flexibly and responsively, deliver through a team and respond both proactively and reactively to changing circumstances and priorities and UK interests in Brazil is essential.


Roles and responsibilities:

 

Oversee external communications strategies and campaigns to promote the UK in Brazil

  • Delivering results-driven communications and campaigns to promote UK interests in Brazil through media relations, marketing campaigns, event management, digital diplomacy, and focused engagement with target audiences (government, business, academia, youth, and investors).
  • This will include delivering comms campaigns to support the objectives of a range of UK funds operating in Brazil, including the Prosperity Fund, International Climate Fund, Newton Fund and Global Britain Fund
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  • Promoting the priorities and objectives of different UK government departments with a range of diverse interests in Brazil including the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the Department for International Trade, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Department of the Environment, the Department for International Development, the Ministry of Defence and Number 10.
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  • Leading media and public engagement advice for visiting VIPs (from the Prime Minister, other Government Ministers, to the Royal Households).

Oversee internal communications in the UK in Brazil network

  • Delivering targeted and informative internal communication campaigns to promote cohesiveness and best practice in the UK in Brazil network, including what’s on in the network, corporate issues and learning and development.

Lead the communications team in Brazil and contribute to communications work in the Americas network

  • Deliver the above through a talented and diverse communications team based across 3 posts in Brazil (Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro) by providing strategic direction and support. Engage and motivate the team, and ensure the team has the right skills, training and resources (including travel and entertainment budget) to deliver to consistently high standards.

 

  • Work with the Head of Communications for the Americas (based in Washington) to promote best practice in communications in the Americas and support other posts in the region.

 

 

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, 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.

Resources managed:

Team of around 11 based in 3 Brazil cities, but also covering cities with offices but no dedicated comms resource.

 

  • Five years experience in Communications, including with a governmental or international organisation or with media outlets.
  • Proven experience in managing a team and delivering through others.
  • Ability to prioritise, work flexible and operate under pressure.
  • Track record in delivering and overseeing effective communications strategies with tangible results.
  • Fluency in English and Portuguese.
  • Deep knowledge of Brazilian audiences and contacts in the media.
  • Understanding of UK politics, economy and government priorities.
  • Understanding of British media outlets and news agencies.
24 November 2017
Senior Executive Officer (SEO)
Full-time, Permanent
36
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Brazil
Brasilia
British Embassy
1
BRL
13.579
8 January 2018

The job holder will be expected to travel between the offices in the Brazil network as necessary.

The successful candidate can be location in Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.