Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Communications, Press and Media
Main purpose of the job: 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. The British Embassy Prague is now looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Social Media and Public Affairs Officer who will join the Press & Public Affairs team to work on communicating UK policy and our bilateral relations with Czechia, and continually improving the public image of the British Embassy Prague and the Ambassador Matt Field. This role combines the responsibilities of digital communication strategy, social media content creation, and public diplomacy. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Head of Press & Public Affairs, ensuring that the Embassy’s digital presence is impactful and engaging, while also providing support for various public diplomacy and PR campaigns. The British Embassy Prague is committed to being an inclusive place to work and we actively champion diversity.
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
27 August 2024
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
37.5 per week
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Czech Republic
Prague
British Embassy
1
CZK
66,990 CZK gross per month
11 November 2024
10 November 2026
This is a full-time fixed-term position for 24 months with possibility of extension by mutual agreement, of 5 working days (37.5 hours net) per week. 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 66,990 CZK (gross). In addition, staff receive a meal vouchers contribution.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, medical check, security clearance and 3-months probationary period.
The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for the Czech Republic 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. Start date is an indicative target start date. Equal employment We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics. |
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.
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Further Information
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.
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.
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