View Vacancy – TW – Senior Communications Officer, EO

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Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory

Communications, Press and Media

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

You will help strengthen the UK’s presence and voice in Taiwan through creative, impactful communications and public diplomacy. The jobholder will plan, design and deliver engaging content for the British Office in Taipei, helping shape how key UK priorities in Taiwan — from growth, tech, security to education and UK soft power strengths — are understood by Taiwanese audiences. Working across the UKinTaiwan’s social media channels and traditional media engagement, the role turns complex policy issues into compelling stories that resonate online and in person.

Beyond communications, the role supports wider public diplomacy efforts that deepen UK–Taiwan relationships. This includes helping design campaigns, organising public/media events, supporting cultural and educational initiatives, engaging media/social media opinion leaders, and contributing to UK-related events such as high-profile visits, roundtables, conferences and soft power activities. The jobholder will work collaboratively with colleagues across the British Office to develop outreach that builds networks, showcases UK expertise and values, and enhances the UK’s reputation within Taiwanese society.

As part of an experienced and supportive team, the role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact public affairs work while developing strong professional skills in a dynamic international environment.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

Building on the existing strong prosperous and dynamic relationship with Taiwan, we want Taiwanese audiences to see the benefits of a strong ties with the UK, be it in collaborating on innovative technology, celebrating our people-to-people links in education and culture, supporting our shared values internationally, strengthening the resilience of our societies, or simply enjoying GREAT Britain’s distinctive soft power. We also need to use comms tools to share important information with British nationals and businesses in Taiwan, including around travel to and from Taiwan and major benefits to Taiwanese youth, including Chevening scholarship, UK alumni networking and Youth Mobility Scheme.

In this role, you will contribute by taking on the following:

Communications (70%)

• Implementing British Office’s digital communications as part of the British Office’s wider communications strategy, based on British Office’s goals in Taiwan and the UK Government’s wider work around the world;
• Coordinating weekly social media activities, ensuring a steady drumbeat of content for all channels, particularly on IG and Facebook, across each of our campaigns;
• Write copy in Mandarin and English, working collaboratively with colleagues to create engaging digital output (graphics, photos, videos). Designing and running the digital aspects of British Office’s campaigns;
• Managing our social media channels, identifying effective ways to encourage engagement from the channel community and advising the wider team on content for our social media channels accordingly;
• Building the British Office’s digital audience and improving positive engagement and the British Office’s digital influence;
• Media monitoring and evaluating the impact of our social media content. Identifying influential partners on social media with whom we might interact on particular campaigns;
• Working closely with Political Section and Economic Section at the British Office to identify and plan their specific comms needs;
• Delivering effective handling of Taiwanese media in print, broadcast and online, to generate measurable engagement and high-impact coverage that promote the UK’s priorities in Taiwan
• Identifying best media opportunities for senior leadership to deliver HMG messages, e.g. press conferences, media briefings, roundtables, luncheons and dinners.
• Leading on media interview arrangements, accompanying and supporting interviewees from the British Office and UK Government visitors.
• Supporting the team’s wider work, including wider organisation of larger events;
• You also need to contribute to the British Office’s Public Comms during a crisis;

Stakeholder Engagement (15%)

• Maintaining and developing relationships with key stakeholders, including journalists, social media influencers, key opinion leaders, civil society, youth groups, and cultural institutions—to support both communications and broader public diplomacy goals.

Public Diplomacy and Outreach (15%)

• Contributing to the planning and delivery of wider public diplomacy activity, including outreach programmes, thematic campaigns, youth and civil society engagement, cultural diplomacy, or educational initiatives;
• Supporting colleagues to identify opportunities for UK–Taiwan cooperation and outreach, ensuring our Public Diplomacy activities reach priority audiences;
• Assisting in organising or delivering British Office events that advance UK soft power or strengthen key networks beyond the communications sphere.

Additionally, you will also:

• Participate actively in our corporate agenda, helping to build an inclusive and developmental culture within the team and wider network.
• As the role evolves, the jobholder may take on additional public diplomacy responsibilities and support new strands of Public Diplomacy work as UK–Taiwan priorities develop.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure)

• Budgetary responsibilities

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• A minimum of 3 year of experience in content creation for social media (Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn);
• A completed degree at a bachelor’s/undergraduate level (preferably in fields related to Communications, public relations, marketing and advertisement);
• Proven video production and editing skills,
• Experience in photo shooting and editing
• Strong communication and organisational skills;
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills;
• A proactive, driven and collaborative approach;

Language requirements:

Language: Mandarin and English

Level of language required: Proficient

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Experience working with UK businesses and foreign governments
• Project management experiences

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

20 May 2026

Grade

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week

40

Region

Asia Pacific

Country/Territory

Taiwan

Location (City)

Taipei

Type of Post

British Office

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

TWD

Salary

76,143

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

27 July 2026

Other benefits and conditions of employment

We offer:

• Pro-rated 13.5 month bonus
• Access to a global network of experts
• Opportunities to travel including to the UK
• Annual leave starting at 18 days (Pro-rated) with one additional day added each year up to maximum of 30 days (in addition to UK and Taiwanese national holidays)
• Centrally located office, with a modern, spacious and well-lit working space.
• Options for flexible working where necessary – e.g. working from home.
• Reasonable working hours and respect for your work/life balance.

Learning and Development Opportunities:

Alongside a number of specific courses that must be completed upon arrival, British Office is supportive of learning and development. We offer five development days per year, and regular opportunities for learning and development delivered both within the mission and regionally in Asia. We also focus on using coaching and a buddying system to support new arrivals.

Working Patterns:

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Office are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Taiwan employment law. Candidates must have the correct permit to work in Taiwan in order to apply.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain correct permit to work or work authorisation in Taiwan in order to apply. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.

The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

Additional information

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