Senior Social Media and Public Affairs Officer (CZE26-022061)

Pracovní nabídka

We only accept applications submitted through our internal system. Please apply here: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/spa-1/candidate/post/27873/en-GB

Who We Are

The British Embassy Prague is part of a world-wide network representing British interests overseas while maintaining the relationship between the UK and the Czech Republic.

We are now looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Senior Social Media and Public Affairs Officer to join our Press & Public Affairs team. The successful candidate will help communicate UK policy and our bilateral relationship with Czechia, while continually enhancing the public image of the British Embassy Prague, the British Ambassador and his successor.

The British Embassy Prague is committed to being an inclusive place to work and we actively champion diversity.

Main Purpose of the Role

This role combines digital communications strategy, social media content creation and public diplomacy. Working closely with the Head of Press & Public Affairs, you will help ensure that the Embassy’s digital presence is impactful, engaging and relevant to our audiences, while supporting a range of public diplomacy and PR campaigns.

The Press & Public Affairs team works directly with the Ambassador and provides communications support across the Embassy.

Roles and Responsibilities

Digital Communication Strategy:

• Develop and implement comprehensive digital communication strategies.
• Oversee and manage the Embassy’s social media accounts, ensuring consistent, high-quality content aligned with the British Embassy Prague’s goals.
• Analyse social media metrics to optimize performance and report on key insights.

Content Creation:

• Create, edit, and publish engaging content across various social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Develop multimedia content, including videos, graphics, and written posts.
• Ensure all content is on-brand, culturally relevant, and tailored to our audience.

Public Diplomacy and Media Support:

• Support the planning and delivery of public diplomacy projects.
• Provide communications and media support for ministerial and other high-level visits, including media coordination and content creation.
• Act as the primary media contact in the absence of the Head of Press & Public Affairs.

Team Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with the Head of Press & Public Affairs and colleagues across the Embassy.
• Mentor and supervise a trainee, including delegating tasks and providing guidance as needed.
• Provide expert advice to the Ambassador and Embassy teams on the effective and tailored use of different social media platforms.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders and partners to amplify the Embassy’s messaging.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken), minimum C1 level, and Czech (written and spoken), minimum C2 level, according to the CEFR framework*;
• At least two years' professional experience managing social media channels, including planning content, creating digital campaigns and using performance insights to improve engagement;
• Proficiency in multimedia content creation, including photography, video editing and graphic design;
• Excellent writing and copywriting skills, with the ability to produce engaging content for different audiences and communication channels;
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
• A creative and proactive approach, with a strong interest in media and communications and a willingness to learn.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject;
• Experience in data analysis and evaluation, particularly in assessing communications or social media performance;
• Experience of media handling and/or media relations, including responding to media enquiries and supporting communications around high-profile events or visits.

Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full-time, temporary position, working 5 days (37.5 hours net) per week, offered as a maternity cover contract until December 2027. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 17:00pm with a flexible working hours arrangement.

Staff are entitled to time-off-in-lieu for extra hours worked. The annual leave entitlement is 25 days per year pro rata and the Embassy enjoys an average of 14 Czech/UK public holidays per year.

The monthly salary is 73.440 CZK (gross). In addition, staff receive meal vouchers contribution.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and 3-months probationary period.

The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for the Czech Republic in order to apply.

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

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in  Czech Republic 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. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits.

Additional information

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the link: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/spa-1/candidate/post/27873/en-GB.

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.

Please be advised that 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 note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

We only accept applications submitted through our internal system. Please apply here: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/spa-1/candidate/post/27873/en-GB