(Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy Manila is a large diplomatic mission delivering a dynamic and rapidly expanding programme of activity in support of the UK’s objectives on prosperity, security and consular matters. The Embassy is a modern, diverse and inclusive employer where everyone contributes to the Embassy’s WORC Values of Wellbeing, Opportunity, Respect and Collaboration.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Communications, Campaigns and Events Manager will play a central role delivering the British Embassy’s Public Diplomacy activity planning and delivering events and campaigns approaches to amplify and underpin our policy work, and achieve our cultural diplomacy objectives.
The successful candidate will work as part of the British Embassy's Public Diplomacy Team, closely with the Deputy Head of Mission (Deputy Ambassador) and routinely with Her Majesty’s Ambassador to help promote the UK values and Embassy objectives through organising external events which showcase UK values, Embassy activity and British culture. The candidate will have relevant work experience in organising and planning events, communicating with public and an active interest in Philippines and global current affairs. She or he will enjoy being in a high profile environment with opportunity to work with senior politicians, influencers, journalists, activists, and figures across public life. There is some (paid) out of hours work required, so applicants should be willing to fully engage with all aspects of Embassy life and activity.
Working in an Embassy is unique in its exposure and opportunity, and being part of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s global network brings great development opportunities and rare insights into geopolitical issues and the strong partnership between the Philippines and the United Kingdom.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role would suit someone who is creative, energetic, and a very good organiser and communicator. Thinking ahead, planning activity, working with external and internal stakeholders will be essential activities. You will need excellent judgement and the ability to grasp detail while remaining focussed on the big picture. The role holder will be a central to all parts of the Embassy’s work, understanding the full scope of the UK in Philippines, and have significant autonomy and trust to turn ideas into action, while being a very strong team player across all parts of the Embassy.
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