Poland is an important partner for the UK. The British Embassy Warsaw works to develop relations between all parts of Poland and all parts of the UK. Our work covers the breadth of the bilateral relationship, including political, commercial, security and economic issues of interest to both the UK and Poland, which we deliver under the framework of a Country Strategy setting out key objectives. Roles and responsibilities might evolve, in line with the Country Strategy.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) promotes the United Kingdom’s economic interests abroad and plays a crucial role in promoting international trade and investment. It helps to create opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive in the global market. 
DBT offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees work on innovative projects and make a significant impact.

The Department for Business and Trade is recruiting a Marketing & Communications Manager Trade & Investment, to support the delivery of the DBT objectives in Poland and Central Europe through high quality, engaging and effective communication & marketing activities, based at the British Embassy in Warsaw.

Main responsibilities:

• Promoting British exports to Poland and Central Europe the UK as a destination for investors via a full spectrum of modern communications channels, including social media;
• Leading on the region’s contribution to DBT Europe’s flagship campaigns for Trade and Investment;
• Supporting the Trade & Investment Team in Poland and Central Europe on communications and media relations including providing expert advice to Country Directors and Campaign Leads;
• Leading on the region’s contribution to the comms objectives of DBT’s Regional Trade Plan for Europe, ensuring full alignment of local DBT communications with DBT Europe and HMG priorities (in consultation with Marketing & Communications Director Europe) as well as Embassy Comms Team;
• Leading on delivery of large events and project under the GREAT campaign, including bidding for funding, cooperation with internal and external service providers and stakeholders, logistics and comms/media coverage, budget management;
• Creating and delivering comms strategies for DBT campaigns as well as marketing plans in the run up to, during and after events;
• Lead on the Application of modern digital event management tools to DBT projects;
• Generating and disseminating attractive and relevant content from DBT events;
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of campaigns, initiatives, events and advising Head of Communications/others as relevant on lessons learnt;
• Establishing and maintaining contact with relevant external stakeholders.
  

• Excellent level of written and spoken English and Polish (both oral and written, minimum C1 level)*;
• At least BA degree in a related field
• Proven track record of success in public communications
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and ability to assess and initiate activities independently
• Excellent writing skills experience in drafting engaging, speeches, articles and other forms
• Experience in organising successful events for senior stakeholders
• Experience in drafting communication strategies
• Experience working with social media and other digital media and producing impactful content
• Ability to apply different styles of communication and tailor messaging for different audiences
• Forward-thinking mind-set– looking for trendy, real-time solutions to develop catchy and effective content;
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment;
• Strong IT skills in MS Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.