Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Commercial Diplomacy
The British Embassy, Israel has vacancy for a Temporary Community Manager, UK Israel Tech Hub (Maternity Leave Cover), Grade – A2 (L).
Overview of the role:
This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and highly-motivated self-starter to join a strong operational unit and take the lead role on building and managing the UK Israel Tech Hub’s cross sector community, including public-facing duties as well as curation of engaging content. This position is an ideal platform to develop community management skills and experience in a dynamic team focused on a top priority of the Embassy – using public diplomacy to position the UK as a partner of choice for Israel in technology.
The successful candidate will report to the Hub’s Deputy Director and work as an integral part of the Hub’s 3-person Operations Unit consisting of two Programme Managers and a Community Manager. While each team member is focused on different aspects of the Hub’s operations, the team works as a cohesive unit to deliver on the Hub’s ambitious activities, led by the Sector Managers.
The Tech Hub are currently recruiting two positions, this position, in addition to a Programme Manager advertised on the British Embassy’s website. Please note the below points if you would like to apply for both positions:
- Applicants must apply to both positions if they are interested in being considered for both positions. In order to make applying to both positions easier, the application system saves most of the applicant’s detailed information in the system and applicants only have to provide answers to competency questions in one application. Applicants should specify that they would like to be considered for both positions in their Cover Letter as well.
- If you are applying for both of the vacancies then you are required to answer the competency questions for only one vacancy.
About the UK Israel Tech Hub:
The UKITH helps drive economic growth in both countries by helping British and Israeli companies partner in technology and innovation. The goal is to create partnerships in which British companies help Israeli innovation go global, and Israeli innovation gives British companies a global competitive edge.
The UKITH was launched in October 2011 at the British Embassy Israel, following an agreement between Prime Ministers Cameron and Netanyahu to build a UK-Israel partnership in technology. The Hub is a high-profile successful pilot for the UK government aimed at developing new methods of commercial diplomacy and prides itself on becoming a resident expert on the Israeli market for the benefit of UK companies seeking innovation. To date the Hub has facilitated over 200 innovation partnerships worth over GBP 1B to the UK economy.
For more information on the Hub please visit www.ukisraelhub.com
Main Responsibilities:
- Initiate, cultivate, and strengthen Tech Hub community & strategic contacts relationships both across Hub Sectors as well as in the broader tech ecosystem.
- Liaison with Embassy’s Comms team as the Hub’s Point of Contact. Identify media & exposure opportunities within Hub activities & work with Comms to build Hub media strategies. Assist in managing curation of social and viral content and the current Hub website.
- Represent the Hub publicly at events, and within the community manager’s ecosystem to strengthen the Hub’s positioning, by mapping and building relationships with relevant partners in the ecosystem for community engagements.
- Lead on development of the new prosperity website alongside the Comms department and Prosperity team. Curate and upload hub items for the website.
- Work alongside Sector & Programme Managers to curate and execute programmes by leveraging the Hub community – including securing venues & cultural elements for external visits.
- Manage Venture Capital (VC) Club activity, acting as a primary point of contact for Israeli members of the club. Initiate & maintain strong relationships with VCs in the Israeli ecosystem. Manage and plan VC Club activities, working in conjunction with the UK Partnerships manager.
- Lead on production of UK-Israel 10 year Impact/Economic Report, working with departments across the Embassy.
- Support operations & logistics around Hub activities, across all sectors, as needed & according to capacity.
- Work with the team’s budget throughout the financial year, track and report financial activity, and ensure timely incomes and expenditures.
Key Competencies:
- Delivering at Pace – Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.
- Collaborating and Partnering – People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.
- Leading and Communicating – Effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm.
- Demonstrating Resilience – This is about helping our people to build resilience in international roles, supporting their ability to adapt to working in difficult and varied international environments and to bounce back from crises and setbacks in these contexts.
Essential:
- Fluent communication skills in English (reading, writing and speaking).
- At least two years of experience in stakeholder/partnerships management, programme management, community building, and/or social media management.
- Excellent and proven writing and research skills in English.
- Experience in organising events or complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Proven high level organisational and administrative skills and great attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and team working skills, as well as confidence liaising with stakeholders of vast levels of seniority.
- Strong IT skills including Office, Google Docs, Project management tools, community building tools and CRM.
Skills and Attributes:
- A self-starter attitude; initiative and creativity, “out of the box” thinking approach.
- A positive, energetic, optimistic attitude, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves.
- Excellent team player, able to interact cross-functionally and remotely at different levels and adapt to the cultural nuances between different audiences in business both in Israel and the UK.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks, in a “start-up environment”.
Desirable:
- Business proposals or grant writing experience.
- Experience in technology and/or business.
- A strong interest in Israeli innovation. Prior knowledge of the Israeli tech ecosystem, including start-ups, investment community, accelerator/incubator programmes, industry experts and emerging trends.
- Knowledge of the UK market, companies and tech ecosystem.
- Arabic language skills.
Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace, Demonstrating Resilience
1 December 2021
A2 (L)
Full-time, Temporary
37.5
Middle East & North Africa
Israel
Tel Aviv
British Embassy
1
NIS
10,300
3 January 2022
Working Hours and Remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including the non-negotiable salary of NIS 10,300 per month plus transport allowance.
This position is offered on a Full Time, Temporary (Maternity Leave Cover) contract for four (4) months with a possibility of short extension. The successful candidate will be on a one-month probationary period.
Parking facilities are not provided nor paid for by the Embassy. No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
Normal working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00-16:00 and Friday 8:00-13:30 for a total of 37.5 weekly.
Flexibility will be required, including occasional evening events, some travel locally and occasional travel to the UK.
The Embassy invests in staff’s development with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:
- Receive the appropriate level of security clearance;
- Candidates must be able to work legally in Israel.
To Apply:
Interested candidates must attach the following documents when applying online.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A covering letter (no more than 1 page of A4) stating why you feel you have the necessary skills to perform well in the above role, and if you’d like to be considered for the open Programme Manager position as well
** (Applications that do not include the above stated information will be rejected).
All applications must be submitted before 23:55 (Local Time) on 01 December 2021.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Due to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for assessment/interview will be contacted.
The selection process will/might include a written exercise and an interview, with a possibility of an additional screening process.
The start date mentioned in the advert is an assumed start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local labour law.
The British Embassy Tel Aviv is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
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