Communications Officer

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The British Embassy in Sweden is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas.
We are seeking to recruit a Communications Officer (B3) L.
This is a new position created to expand the embassy's capacity to communicate with the Swedish government, population, media, and institutions, and British citizens in Sweden. Our exit from the EU puts a greater responsibility on our embassies in EU Member States, including in Stockholm, to develop and deepen our bilateral relationships, and public-facing communications are a key part of this. The purpose of this role is to work with all teams in the embassy to identify and exploit communications opportunities, covering the whole of Sweden. The job will cover all communications tools, but with a particular emphasis on making best use of social media. Innovation and creativity are key.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
. Raising the profile of the UK and the British/Swedish relationship in Sweden, by identifying and exploiting communications opportunities for the embassy (approximately 60% of time)
. Contribute to reinforcing and expanding the bilateral relationship between the UK and Sweden, identifying opportunities and ensuring (where appropriate) they have a high public profile (approximately 30% of time)
. Other tasks in support of the political team (approximately 10% of time)
Essential Skills
. Fluent English and excellent communication skills;
. Strong networking and influencing skills, ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels;
. Intermediate skills of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
. Ability to grasp complex issues quickly and communicate these simply and effectively;
. Good research and analysis skills;
. Experience of project work and delivering events
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

. Experience of government, embassy or NGO work
. Policy (academic or practitioner) background in one or more of the areas specified in the job description
. Communications experience

Required competencies
Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace

Applications

Deadline for applications is 11 October 2018. For further details on this vacancy and information on how to apply, please follow the link on the new FCO Local Staff Vacancies Homepage- here

This is a Full-time, fixed-term position for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal for another 12 months. (40 working hours per week)
Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Sweden and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits applications.
According to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, locally employed staff should either be Swedish citizens, EU citizens or permanent residents of any nationality registered in the population register when beginning their employment. Registration in the population register is not possible once employment has begun. For more information please consult:
https://www.government.se/government-of-sweden/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/diplomatic-portal/diplomatic-guide/8.-employment/8.1-locally-employed-staff/
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.
Additional information
If you are interested in another, similar vacancy in Stockholm, please click on this link: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/7235-NBN-Projects-and-Policy-Officer-SWE18-585/en-GB
If you are interested in both vacancies, you need to apply for each role separately in order to be considered for each position you are interested in.
FCO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.