Press and Policy Officer (DEN24438)

Job title:

Press and Policy Officer (DEN24438)

Company:

HM Government

Job description

The British Embassy Copenhagen is recruiting a hard-working, dynamic and politically-minded Press and Policy Officer to join its Communications and Public Diplomacy Team. Why should you apply?You will lead on producing our biweekly media summary, providing insights on the Danish media landscape and Danish perceptions of the UK to key-players in the Embassy and in London. You will also work with colleagues on our reactive news desk, responding to national and regional media queries, be a backup to the social media lead, and provide logistical and administrative support to the team. In doing so, you will help develop, distribute and place media content that promotes the UK’s image and interests in Denmark.You will have demonstrable experience of: media handling and monitoring, events delivery, contacts management, social media skills, collaborative work within and across teams, confidence in liaising with colleagues at all levels – including seniors- flexibility and effective organisation of your time, and delivery of results.You will be part of our friendly and high-performing Communications and Public Diplomacy team, working across the Political Section, and wider Embassy to understand the UK’s position on key issues. The British Embassy Copenhagen is part of a world-wide network representing UK political, economic and consular interests overseas.This role is an exciting opportunity to deliver on press and media engagement in a fast-paced environment, aligning the political and diplomatic context of the UK’s priorities with the output of our communications. Ultimately, you will contribute to growing the UK’s reach and influence across the Kingdom of Denmark, and contributing positively to the public perception of the UK in Denmark.What is this role all about?

• Produce a fast and accurate summary of news about the UK in the Danish media, with regular analysis on issues which impact the UK and its policies;
• Handle enquiries from, and maintain good relations with, Danish national and regional media;
• Lead on media plans for the Ambassador’s media engagement including on regional activity, and act as the media lead during Ministerial and Official visits;
• Draft content in Danish and English for use across different communications channels, including print, broadcast and online press, social media;
• Support in the organisation and delivery of the Comms and Public Diplomacy Team’s events
• Support our social media and digital presence and be part of the communications response in a crisis, working outside normal hours as necessary;
• Assist the political team as needed with desk research, translating, and other ad hoc assignments. The team covers everything from climate change, arctic, security and defence to science and innovation;
• Maintain 20% focus on policy priorities dependent on the political landscape and support the team with administrative tasks;
• Cover for the Public Diplomacy Officer and Communications and Digital Assistant as necessary.

Essential qualifications, skills and experienceWhat will you bring to the role?

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Danish** (minimum C1 level*)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field (i.e. media and communications, journalism, or politics and international relations);
• Experience of media handling, communications drafting and delivery – ideally including international relations, politics or economics – or working in the media;
• Ability to understand policy issues and communicate key messages effectively;
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, including proven stakeholder management experience and the ability to work well in a team and be credible with senior colleagues;
• Experience in events delivery and contacts management;
• Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, often delivering on multiple strands of work in parallel;
• A commitment to respect at work and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

**You will be required to be a Danish native speaker. If you are invited for an interview, you will be assessed on your Danish skills.Desirable qualifications, skills and experienceNice to have:

• Knowledge of and interest in UK-Denmark relations, news and current affairs in Denmark, as well as international relations;
• Social media experience;
• Awareness of the work of the British Embassy across the Kingdom of Denmark.

Required behavioursCommunicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working TogetherApplication deadline12 January 2025GradeAdministrative Officer (AO)Type of PositionFull-time, PermanentWorking hours per week35h/weekRegionEurope, Eastern Europe & Central AsiaCountry/TerritoryDenmarkLocation (City)CopenhagenType of PostBritish EmbassyNumber of vacancies1Salary CurrencyDKKSalary42,670 monthly (gross)Type of SalarymonthlyStart Date1 March 2025Other benefits and conditions of employmentWhat 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 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 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?
Don’t delay and apply on the link below. Please notice that this is the only way we accept applications. Uploads are not possible.We look forward to receiving your application.Additional informationThe 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 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.The start date for the position is subject to the availability of the candidate and the length of the recruitment process.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.*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link . Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skills are going to be assessed.Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

Expected salary

42670 per month

Location

København

Job date

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 07:51:58 GMT

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