Job Description

Details

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Reference number

421965

Salary

38,000 - 43,000
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Temporary

Fixed term

Secondment

Length of employment

Maternity Cover for up to 12 months.

Business area

VB - CEO'S Office

Type of role

Policy

Press Relations

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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

Location

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London

About the job

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Job summary

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role will be the interface and conduit between Corporate Press, Marketing and VisitBritain's global communication teams. They will promote the value of tourism and the work of VisitBritain (VB) including its marketing campaigns and research, partnerships, business visits and events to the media and to internal and external stakeholders - telling our story. They will provide a timely and proactive service to journalists including handling corporate media enquiries and pitching stories. They will develop and implement communication and press plans for VisitBritain's campaigns, ensuring consistent media messaging tailored for specific audiences (national and international media, trade media and industry stakeholders) and working, where relevant, with external and internal stakeholders and partners. This role also includes an average of one day a week supporting the work of the Tourism Affairs team - this covers a range of support with a communications focus from speech writing, developing briefings to liaising with public affairs and communications teams across UK Government departments and external stakeholders. Therefore, some experience in public affairs and political engagement is desirable.
The VisitBritain International Press and Public Affairs Manager should be comfortable working in a busy press team, have a 'nose for news' as well as excellent writing and editing skills, skills in digital and social media and knowledge of media evaluation tools. Knowledge of the travel and tourism sector, domestic and international, is desirable.
While this role focuses on the work of VisitBritain, as part of a small and nimble press office you will be required at busy times to assist with press queries for campaigns and other activities regarding VisitEngland.

Job description

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Person specification

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Benefits

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Flexible Working - We work to make flexibility a reality, and welcome conversations of flexible working from day one. Annual Leave - You will get 25 days annual leave when you join, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service plus you will get an additional 2.5 'Privilege Days' each year. Generous Pension - We have a defined contribution pension scheme with a maximum employer contribution of 11% of the annual salary. Enhanced Parental and Family Leave Policies. Group Life Assurance for 3x of annual basic salary (rules apply). Commitment to Learning - We are committed to developing and supporting learning, and we have a wide internal L&D offer, with on the job learning opportunities, mentoring schemes, and formal training. We dedicate and provide a minimum of 5 days a year for employees to focus on their own learning. Bicycle Scheme loans. Eye Care Voucher. Staff discounts on VisitBritain Shops.

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Selection process details

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek to create an inclusive workplace that welcomes everyone and celebrates all identities and perspectives. We give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential by building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued.


Create an account on https://visitbritain.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy and complete an application with personal statement highlighting your suitability for the role and submit it.



The shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview with the selection panel.



For more information on our interview process, please navigate to - https://www.visitbritain.org/careers







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.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
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 .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team Email : recruitment@visitbritain.org
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@visitbritain.org

Further information

https://www.visitbritain.org/recruitment-and-selection-complaint-policy

https://www.visitbritain.org/