Public Diplomacy Officer (DEN24148)

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Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory

Communications, Press and Media

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy in Copenhagen is recruiting a self-driven, creative and delivery-focused individual with public diplomacy and/or communications experience to deliver the Embassy’s public diplomacy work, a key priority for the UK Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark.

The British Embassy Copenhagen is part of a world-wide network representing UK's political, economic and consular interests overseas.

Why should you apply?

You will join the Political Team as Public Diplomacy Officer leading on a high-priority area of the Embassy’s outreach and external engagement. The Political Section covers Foreign, Security and Climate Policy as well as Public Diplomacy. You will be part of a high performing team that enjoys a strong reputation for the quality of its communications, events, reporting, analysis and influencing.

You will work directly to the Ambassador and Head of the Communications, Public Diplomacy and Climate Team to organise and deliver a variety set-piece events and coordinate content for digital platforms and campaigns. You will play a central role in strengthening the Embassy’s influence to the Danish government, public and wider civil society to promote the close and long-standing relationship between the UK and Denmark. You will deliver across a variety of public diplomacy themes, based on:

• the UK Government’s foreign policy priorities;
• key annual events such as the King’s Birthday Party;
• public diplomacy events and activities spanning the wider work of the Embassy e.g. Trade, Science and Tech, Security and Defence, Diversity and Inclusion, Climate and Energy.

We are looking for an individual that is experienced in public diplomacy and/or communications who can hit the ground running on arrival; is confident setting direction and demonstrating leadership; has strong collaboration skills and can work effectively as part of a team; and is confident working with senior colleagues internally and a range of contacts externally.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the delivery of the Embassy’s public diplomacy strategy. You will set direction, working across the Embassy to identify opportunities and ensure delivery of the Ambassador’s priorities.
• Manage the design, development and delivery of set-piece public diplomacy events (e.g. King’s Birthday Party, International Women’s Day). You will develop creative and engaging content and visuals (both digital and physical promotional material) to support public diplomacy activity.
• Identify opportunities to support the promotion of the UK’s policy objectives through soft power, regularly applying innovation to soft power and policy campaigns set by Central Teams in London.
• You will build relationships across the Embassy, with Public Diplomacy and Comms Teams across the Europe Network and with key partner organisations, such as the British Council.
• You will lead active collaboration with the wider Political Section to grow the Embassy’s sphere of influence with a range of different audiences.
• Support the development of a Communications Officer who you will line manage (and who will also be new to the role).

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

What will you bring to the role?

We expect that you have the following competencies and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field (i.e. politics, international diplomacy or media and communications);
• Experience of developing and delivering successful public communication or public diplomacy or events and campaigns;
• B2 level Danish and excellent C1 English communication skills;
• Use of applications such as Canva for the purpose of video editing and creating visual branding
• Proven ability to lead and set clear direction;
• Strong collaboration and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

It would be good to have (desirable):

• Previous experience of line management;
• Budget management.

Required behaviours

Delivering at Pace, Leadership, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together

Application deadline

12 May 2024

Grade

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week

35-hours working week

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

Denmark

Location (City)

Copenhagen

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

DKK

Salary

50.400 DKK monthly gross

Start Date

1 July 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment

What we offer:

• This is a full time, permanent contract subject to a 3-month probation period;
• 35-hours working week with a focus on work-life balance, this role is primarily office-based. Flexible working of 1-2 days from home may be possible, subject to line manager agreement.
• British Embassy Copenhagen offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, and we strongly encourage a culture of learning and development. You will be able to develop your communications skills, and access wider in-house training and funding for L+D courses, in agreement with your line manager;
• You will have some opportunities to travel, including a familiarisation visit to London;
• You will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to wider objectives and supporting a positive working environment;
• Private health insurance;
• A mix of Danish & British Public holidays.

Interested?

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Additional information

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.

The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Denmark to apply.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Copenhagen are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Danish employment law.

Visa/Work Permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Denmark and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Please note that it is Candidate’s responsibility to ensure they meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

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 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.

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