LE II Digital Communications Officer

UKREP - United Kingdom Permanent Representation to the European Union

Brussels, Belgium

A full time position as a locally engaged Digital Communications Officer (B3) in the Communications and Visits Team of the United Kingdom Representation to the EU (UKRep) has become available. 

This exciting position requires you to lead, develop and implement all aspects of our digital communications. You will work as part of our communications team with colleagues across the Representation, and with Government Departments in London. 

The ideal candidate would have excellent editorial skills, with fluent English (both spoken and written). You should have experience of managing a web presence and carrying out communications work across a range of digital media in a busy, fast-paced environment. Proven ability to motivate others and contribute effectively to team objectives is also essential.

Main Role

• Draw up and deliver an annual digital communication strategy as part of the overarching communications strategy, deploying a range of digital communication tools;
• Contribute to the successful delivery of strategic campaigns and advising and encouraging colleagues on the best use of digital communications;
• Manage the UK Representation’s Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, providing content (photographs, video) for use online;
• Manage the UK Representation’s website, writing content to a high standard and updating it on a regular basis;
• Manage the team’s internal communication tool, Sharepoint;
• Evaluate the success of digital communication activities;
• Represent the UK at the EU Council Working Party for Information.

Skills Required

Essential

• Excellent English language writing and editorial skills;
• Ability to design and deliver digital campaigns using appropriate online media;
• Experience of communicating through a range of social media platforms, such as Twitter;
• Ability to evaluate the success of digital activities using web analytics.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of managing websites using a Content Management System;
• Experience with internal collaborative platforms (e.g. Microsoft, Sharepoint);
• Experience or knowledge of external and internal communications in an international context;
• Strong understanding of the EU and of the UK Government;
• Strong interest in social media trends.

This position will be filled on a fixed term contract.

Gross monthly salary: € 2736.57

Applications with a full CV and cover letter in English should be sent to the Recruitment Officer, Corporate Services Benelux, British Embassy, Avenue d’Auderghem 10 B-1040 Brussels or brussels.recruitment@fco.gov.uk by 12noon on Friday 20 December 2013. If applying by email, you should include your full name in the message title and your email and attachments must not exceed 300kB in size. 

We expect to hold interviews on 10 January 2014, with the successful candidate commencing as soon as possible possible, subject to security vetting, references and administrative processes. Please note that due to the large number of applications received, only those 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 disability. We aim to reflect the diversity of society.