Job Description

Details

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Reference number

425159

Salary

30,839
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

until 31st August 2026

Type of role

Communications / Marketing

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Cardiff, Stratford

About the job

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Job summary

Working to the Senior Communications Manager, this role will lead on the development of targeted communications for the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office's scholarship programmes.


You'll be:

? Skilled at compelling content creation including self-shot videos, social media posts, and written website and newsletter copy. You'll be confident in using your phone to capture moments at events and create engaging Instagram reels, stories, and other platform-specific content.

? Adept at social media, with a basic understanding of current trends on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.? Experienced in creating strategic communications plans that have clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and the ability to assess success through analytics.

? Confident in building relationships with stakeholders to gather information, ask questions, and edit content that resonates with international students and other audiences.

? Enthusiastic about suggesting new ideas to achieve our goals.

? A team player with a keen eye for detail.

Job description

Sector Expertise

? Develops and executes multi-channel communications plans, accountable for implementing them and evaluating their success.

? Create compelling content for all channels including social media, email newsletters, and the website.? Able to build positive relationships with international students studying in the UK, global alumni, internal staff, and other stakeholders.

? Where appropriate, creates and commissions relevant, high-quality photo and video content.

? Ensures our brand and reputation are preserved and improved across all channels by following our brand guidelines, and monitoring and responding appropriately to social media comments.

? Utilise social media and website analytics to track performance and optimise reach and engagement.

Relationship & stakeholder management

? Collaborate with the wider communications team to maintain a regular flow of relevant and engaging material.

? Proactively develops relationships with colleagues to enhance own knowledge and expertise.

? Provides advice, support and challenge on communications and marketing to internal stakeholders, with support from the Digital Communications Manager or Senior Communications Manager where necessary.

Strategy and Planning

? Plans and prioritises own work activities to ensure



Software


We use the software below to support our communications activities. We'll provide training, but some experience in at least two of the programmes below is desirable.

o Canva

o Adobe Creative Suiteo Campaign Monitor

o WordPress

o Hootsuite

o Social media paid advertising

o Turtl

Person specification

Degree or professional qualification in communications or business or demonstrable level of equivalent experience

? Proven working experience in digital communications or content production/commissioning

? Experience of strategic communications planning.? Experience of effective campaign evaluation.

? Experience of engaging audiences across a variety of channels and platforms

? Experience of building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

? An ability to find and tell stories, exceptional copywriting and editorial skills, and experience creating compelling videos for a variety of channels and audiences.

? Understanding of Canva.

? Ability to successfully manage various simultaneous initiatives and project timelines.

Benefits

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32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays 3 days volunteering leave Career average defined benefit pension scheme

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

Please apply via this link provided: https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705881505114


Other means of application will not be reviewed.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : ASKHR@britishcouncil.org Email : ASKHR@britishcouncil.org
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Recruitment team

* Email : general.enquiries@britishcouncil.og