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Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)
Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
Be part of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) mission to drive more trade and investment between North America and the UK. With a mature, high-spending consumer market, an open, liberal economy, world-class talent, and a business-friendly regulatory environment, the UK is the leading destination for foreign investment in Europe and the second-highest investment destination in the world. The UK is also the world’s sixth-largest importer and second-largest services exporter.
We employ over 150 people across North America, all united by our vision of a future where we champion open and fair global trading that drives growth, creates better jobs and higher wages, and improves living standards in the UK and worldwide. We seek talented team members with the passion and drive to help us in our mission to build a global appetite for British goods and services, drive investment, negotiate trade deals and open up markets, improve international trading standards, and fight unfair trading practices (see www.gov.uk/DIT).
Main purpose of job:
Develop and implement an annual media and communications plan to promote UK trade and investment interests within Canada, directly supporting the Department for Business and Trade’s objectives. This comprehensive plan will drive lead generation and highlight trade and investment successes through diverse communication strategies, including media engagements, press briefings, and targeted social media activity. Analysing the Canadian media landscape and social media trends to provide senior leaders with strategic communications advice for maximising their reach and impact.
We tell our story effectively and engagingly, explaining why it is important and supporting the overall objective to drive UK trade and investment. As part of the Department of Business and Trade’s North American network, the Communications team is vital in promoting and supporting DBT activity to various stakeholders.
We use our owned communications channels and earn media coverage to highlight our network’s work to remove trade barriers, help UK and Canadian businesses grow, and promote the UK as a top destination for international investment.
The communication team works closely with media outlets and partners across Canada and the UK to ensure our messages land with our target audience and measure the outcomes of our communications activity. The team has delivered a variety of high-profile activities, from ministerial visits to tradeshows and trade missions, resulting in a wide range of media coverage and generating trade and investment leads.
Roles and responsibilities:
Resources managed:
This role will have no management responsibilities but will be responsible for the collective management of the DBT North America MarComms budget for associated costs.
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: primary language – excellent.
Language requirements:
Language: French
Level of language required: desirable – conversational.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
28 April 2024
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Full-time, Permanent
37.5
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
Canada
Ottawa, Toronto
British Consulate General
1
CAD
$7,450.61
1 July 2024
The British High Commission and its Canada Network is committed to all employees’ ongoing learning and development needs. We actively encourage learning & development and will develop a specific plan in collaboration with the successful candidate.
Applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Canada.
Please note salary is non-negotiable.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
Working patterns:
This role is 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. The consulate does not have a long working hours culture. The UK in Canada Network offers an excellent benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities.
The British High Commission and its Canada Network of Consulates embraces hybrid working. Flexible working options available upon approval of line manager. The British Consulate’s current policy asks staff to work in the office 60% of time, with the remainder available to work from home. We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of teamwork, and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.
Any other information:
They will be countersigned by Tom Walsh, Head of Comms Canada and will work closely with the Canada comms network. The role will be based out of the High Commission in Ottawa or the Consulate in Toronto.
Ottawa, Toronto
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