Foreign & Commonwealth Office Hiring for Digital Communications Officer (IRL22.548) Job at Dublin , Ireland Full Time

The British Embassy in Dublin is part of a world-wide network, representing UK political, economic and consular interests overseas, and is now recruiting for a Digital Communications Officer position. The British Embassy Dublin’s social media accounts and web pages provide external stakeholders with an insight into the important work that we do in and with Ireland. This position forms part of an dynamic Communications team, who will ensure that our content is current, projects a positive image of the UK and represents all of the Embassy teams and the depth of our relationship with Ireland.

The Job Holder will proactively manage the British Embassy social media/digital accounts, working across the Embassy including our devolved government teams and with UK Government Departments on issues ranging from prosperity to culture and high level visits/events.

The role will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Embassy and the wider British diplomatic and civil service network, and with external partners to promote UK-Irish relations. Reflecting the varied work of the Embassy, this role covers a diverse range of topics, from climate change and culture, to current affairs and VVIP visits

The job holder will need to be prepared to work flexibly, with occasional out of hours duties (time off in lieu will be given) and to occasionally travel regionally and overseas.

All staff are required to contribute to the wider corporate activities of the Embassy and to support high level visits as required.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Plan and produce written, video and image content across the Embassy’s social media channels and web pages, using insight to target key audiences, helping to promote the deep links between the UK and Ireland and identifying new opportunities;
• Create content that is sensitive, informed and engaging, whilst promoting core messages;
• Capturing events via the use of photography, video and other exciting products, such as podcasts;
• Evaluate all digital communications in order to capture successes as well as lessons learned, shaping the development of the Embassy’s future digital communications strategy;
• Take ownership of planning work streams and content calendars, making sure all digital activity from across the Embassy is logged. This also includes maintaining strong relationships with partners to identify opportunities for promotional crossover or shared content;
• Contribute to strategy planning discussions and communications plans, feeding in best digital practice with the wider Communications team on future activity
• You will need to use insight to plan content that is relevant to our audience as well as effectively putting our messages out there in an interesting and engaging way, suggesting new, innovative ideas that could help us cut through the very busy digital world we all live in. In addition, full evaluation of our digital output will be key as this will help measure success of campaigns as well as make sure we are always improving our products;
• You will also provide cover on monitoring media for items of interest to the UK and prepare daily and weekly summaries when colleagues are absent.

• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework);
• Some prior experience in communications or marketing;
• Some experience in creation of videos, infographics, digital campaigns, social media copy;
• Knowledge of the Irish media scene and commonly used communication channels in Ireland;
• Social media skills including Twitter and Facebook;
• A self-starter able to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues;
• Able to travel domestically, regionally and internationally (occasionally at short notice);
• Communications based educational background and/or relevant work experience.

• Journalism or communications/marking degree;
• Previous experience of using social and digital media in the workplace
• Knowledge of Irish (Leaving Cert desirable)

The successful candidate will be subject to a six-month probationary period and will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis for two years with the possibility of renewal. The appointment is subject to satisfactory reference and security checks.

All L&D required on FCDO/UK government standards and systems will be provided. Colleagues are encouraged to develop their professional skills and to take responsibility for their own learning and development. This new role offers the opportunity to develop experience and knowledge of cross-government working. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has its own in-house training which is professionally accredited, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities. You will be expected to undertake communications training and may need to travel for that.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Ireland are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Irish employment law.

Work from home is possible with this role, but we aim to be in the Embassy at least 3x days a week. Team members are required to contribute to the wider corporate activities of the Embassy and to support high- level visits as required.

Visa/work permit requirements: candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Ireland 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 FCDO will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

• 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.