Communications and Digital Media Manager (LTU24.016)

Job title:

Communications and Digital Media Manager (LTU24.016)

Company

HM Government

Job description

1

Who we are and what we do:

The British Embassy in Vilnius is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for a Communications and Digital Media Manager to join its Political Team.

Main purpose of job:

This is an opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic communications professional to join the UK in Lithuania Team. You will support our efforts to creatively tell the story of how the UK is working with Lithuania on a wide range of issues.

The successful candidate will work to deliver the Embassy’s social media strategy, using a wide range of communications and public diplomacy tools, as well as play an integral role as part of the wider Team.

The job would suit those with understanding of international affairs, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and with previous experience in social media.

The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing good quality content at events (photos, video, interviewing), collecting content on field visits to our projects, drafting communication strategies, writing press releases and social media posts for our digital channels.

The job requires a positive, self-starter attitude with initiative and drive to support colleagues reactively and by proactively engaging with teams to assist with communications, from concept to delivery.

Key tasks of the role:

  • Deliver a refreshed communications strategy linking to the FCDO strategy and Embassy objectives, planning and executing content on Twitter and Facebook, evaluating impact and suggesting improvements.
  • As part of the political section, work with colleagues across all teams in the Embassy to help translate our priorities and objectives into digital media messages to increase the local profile and impact of our work.
  • Follow central campaigns from London, adapt these for local audiences and create innovative and engaging local content to increase our reach.
  • Contribute to the wider Embassy’s public diplomacy work, campaigns and major events to promote the UK as well as working on developing the Embassy’s use of public diplomacy materials.
  • Support to the Programme Board and project activities when needed.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1

  • Strong IT & communication skills, excellent knowledge and experience of using social media, including Facebook and Twitter;
  • Photography/videography; social media production, graphic design skills;
  • Excellent writing skills; ability to draft engaging content for social media in Lithuanian and English;
  • Experience in developing campaign content and messaging for a variety of channels;
  • Excellent networking skills, collaborative approach to team working;
  • Attention to detail, strong organisational and time managements skills;
  • Understanding of local media, PR and communications environment;
  • Self-starter with a dynamic and positive attitude to work.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 1

  • Understanding of international relations and an interest in the UK;
  • Experience in Social media monitoring and evaluation tools.

Required behaviours 1

Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together

Application deadline 1

5 February 2024

Grade 1

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position 1

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week 1

35h per week

Region 1

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory 1

Lithuania

Location (City) 1

Vilnius

Type of Post 1

British Embassy

Number of vacancies 1

1

Salary Currency 1

EUR

Salary 1

2949 € (gross, non-negotiable)

Start Date 1

1 April 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment 1

This is a full-time, 35 net hours per week, permanent contract, EO grade position.

The start date for the position is as soon as possible, subject to the availability of the candidate and the length of the recruitment process.

We offer:

  • A base salary EUR 2949 (gross) and, in addition and sports allowance that is paid on top of the base salary.
  • Generous private medical insurance scheme (after successful probation period).
  • A strong focus on learning and development, including support for developing English language skills.
  • 35-hour working week with a focus on work-life balance. Please note that while we offer some homeworking, this is primarily an office-based job.
  • 22 annual leave + 14 public holidays.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Lithuania. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Vilnius are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Lithuanian employment law.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Lithuania 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.

Additional information 1

For more information on Success Profiles, please click .

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.

FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

Expected salary

€2949 per month

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 01:52:04 GMT

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