Main Purpose of Job:

• To provide policy analysis and advice to the Governor, flexing as needed according to priorities and emerging issues;
• To act as digital and social media officer and support Head of Communications as needed;
• To lead on HMG projects and programmes;
• To lead on a range of other matters including scholarship schemes, royal, and some corporate services.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Policy analysis and advice (30%)

• To analyse and provide advice to colleagues and the Governor on a range of policy areas, to include gender and environment, flexing as issues emerge.
• To lead on and have oversight of all Environment related policy and programme matters for the office, tracking and working with relevant colleagues in DEFRA / FCDO / UK government, Darwin, programme implementation partners, and others as necessary to maximise opportunities and bridge gaps.
• Liaise and build relationships with Government of the Virgin Islands counterparts, and represent the Governor’s Office in external meetings.
• To work with colleagues to ensure internal systems are up-to-date and continually improve, e.g. policy core briefs.

Communications (30%)

• To manage the Governor’s Office social media accounts, working with policy colleagues and partners to plan and draft content, obtain approvals, and to then publish.
• Track HMG programme spend in BVI to inform comms content.
• Lead on key comms products, working with policy leads to ensure up-to-date – e.g. media core script.
• To support the Head of Comms as needed across all areas of communications.

Projects (10%)

• Apply for and manage FCDO project funding as opportunities arise, working with colleagues in BVI to identify worthwhile causes and liaising with relevant FCDO teams in London as appropriate to implement;
• Ensure projects deliver maximum impact and value for money, support Governor’s Office objectives, and all monitoring and reporting obligations are complied with;
• Track and log HMG funded projects and programmes implemented in BVI, working with colleagues and relevant implementing partners in the UK, using content to inform GO comms material.

Other matters (30%)

• Royal: lead on Remembrance and other veteran commemorative events. Localise and implement centrally issued plans for deaths of senior royals. Lead on coordinating with relevant BVI government and FCDO departments for e.g. commemorative coins and stamps, and centenary cards, and all other royal matters as they arise.
• Chevening and other scholarships: Lead on the UK’s prestigious Chevening scholarship scheme and other UK funded scholarship schemes, publicising the application process, review and sift applicants, and liaise with successful scholars, including coordinating receptions and media for successful applicants with the Governor.
• Corporate services: act as Post Accountant. Occasionally handle public enquiries on the telephone or face-to-face, and manage the Governor’s Office public email account.

• Policy analysis skills
• Wide ranging digital strategy, communication, and social media skills and experience
• Excellent standards of written and spoken English.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks to deadline.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and with autonomy.
• Experience of dealing with the public and stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Time management skills.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent working knowledge of Windows and MS Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Flexibility, patience, and ability to deal with difficult situations, including working unsocial hours for official events or in a crisis.