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View Vacancy – Communications Officer, British Embassy Helsinki (FIN24.179)
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
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Communications, Press and Media
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Main purpose of job: The British Embassy Helsinki is part of the UK Government’s global network representing British political, economic, and consular interests overseas. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, creative, and highly motivated individual to play a key role in delivering the Embassy’s communications strategy and wider objectives. Reporting to the Head of Political and Communications, the successful candidate will be expected to secure wide-ranging media coverage for the Embassy, develop and deliver communications campaigns across UK Government priorities and be the key media adviser to the British Ambassador. The jobholder will have a strong understanding of the British Embassy’s goals across all business areas and be responsible for designing and implementing a series of campaigns to support these, including trade and investment, defence, and security, consular and science and innovation. The successful candidate will build and maintain strong contacts with the Finnish media, proactively seeking out opportunities to highlight UK Government priorities, including by arranging interviews for the Ambassador. They will also provide insight into the Finnish media landscape, highlighting coverage of the UK and other issues of interest to the Embassy team and offering advice and opportunities to build UK in Finland’s profile and reach. The jobholder will line manage a Public Diplomacy officer, working closely with them to ensure that Communications priorities are factored into all public engagement and activities. What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
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13 May 2024
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Executive Officer (EO)
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Full-time, Permanent
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36.25h
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Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
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Finland
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Helsinki
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British Embassy
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4,608 EUR (monthly gross)
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17 June 2024
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This is a full-time permanent contract, 36.25 hours per week. Working hours are Monday – Friday.
Staff may be required to work beyond conditioned hours during the week, or at weekends, in such case they are entitled to take time off in lieu. TOIL hours must have prior approval.
The appointment is subject to professional background check, security clearance and the successful completion of a probationary period.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Finland are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Finnish employment law and FCDO guidance for Country Based Staff.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Finland 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.
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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.
The British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*Please refer to the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. We are looking for a C1 level or equivalent. For more information, please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
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Helsinki
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