Visits and Events Manager, Scottish Government EU Office

British Embassy

Brussels, Belgium

A full-time vacancy for an Events and Visits Manager has become available in the Scottish Government EU Office in Brussels.

The Visits and Events Manager will be responsible for organising and delivering a programme of policy and cultural events which aim to raise the profile and reputation of Scotland within the EU and to promote the Scottish Government’s EU policy priorities.

He/She will work with the Head of Office and desk officers to create and deliver a programme of Ministerial and Scottish Government official visits to Brussels.

Main Role

• Creation and delivery of a programme of high-quality policy events for the Scottish Government in Brussels.
• Creation and delivery of a programme of promotional and cultural events in Brussels, for example around Scotland’s Winter Festivals.
• Creation and delivery of visit programmes for Ministers, senior officials and other visitors to Brussels.
• Work with the Government’s International Marketing and Promotion of Scotland teams to develop promotional materials and ensure consistency in promoting Scotland abroad.
• Responsibility for managing the office’s programme budget.
• Line management responsibility for 3 members of staff.
• Good command of French and/or Dutch.

Skills/Experience Required

Essential

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated experience of events management planning and delivery.
• Demonstrated high-quality interpersonal and communication skills including customer handling skills.
• Strong planning, organisational and self-management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in resource or budget management.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office software.

Desirable

• A good knowledge of Scottish affairs, Scottish culture and the Scottish Government’s EU priorities.

Gross monthly salary: €2,682.91

Applications with a full CV in English should be sent to Recruitment Officer, Corporate Services Benelux, Avenue Auderghem 10, 1040 Brussels (brussels.recruitment@fco.gov.uk) by Wednesday 14 September.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 26 September with a view to the successful applicant starting work as soon as possible, subject to administrative processes.

Only applicants called for interview will be contacted.

The British Missions in Brussels are an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or physical disability. We aim to reflect the diversity of society.