The British Embassy Bahrain is seeking a highly motivated Social Media and Communications Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will manage the Embassy’s social media accounts, produce timely and engaging content in delivery of UK Government objectives, and support the Ambassador (HMA), Deputy Head of Mission (DHM), and cross-Embassy colleagues. The successful candidate will lead other Embassy external communications, including via press, TV, radio, but with a specific emphasis on social media. 

 Duties and responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for the Embassy with external stakeholders on social media communications in English and Arabic. This will include influencers, Government of Bahrain, local media and wider organisations. You will cultivate these relationships to produce new opportunities for collaboration and engagement.
• Use your technical production skills to design and develop communications products, including videos, brochures, infographics etc. You will target these for the Embassy’s key audiences but also coordinate with regional and global FCDO leads on wider UK priorities as appropriate.
• Lead the Embassy’s digital diplomacy and social media channels, including developing and delivering a clear strategy and implementation plan to promote UK Government objectives. You will analyse insights, monitor and evaluate then evolve the Embassy’s communications approach accordingly.
• Be responsible for maintaining and updating the Embassy’s website and social media platforms, ensuring accuracy.
• Ensure Embassy communications plans and delivery are aligned with internal UK Government guidance, local law and culture.

 Wider corporate activity 

• Support on major events such as the King’s Birthday Party (KBP) and Christmas carols.
• The Job Holder, as with all members of staff, will contribute to the life of the Embassy community beyond their formal job description. This could include broader roles such as fire warden or joining a People Committee. 
• The Job Holder will form part of crisis preparedness, exercising and any operational response. 
• Respond flexibly and actively to evolving priorities and needs, including out of standard working hours.
• Cover for the other team member during times of leave and absence.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible as specific responsibilities could change in the future, and this would be at the discretion of the line manager. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs. The jobholder may also take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis.

 Key behaviours required:

• Communicating and influencing: Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
• Delivering at pace: Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
• Working together: Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
• Managing a quality service: Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.

 Eligibility

• The successful candidate must have the right to work in Bahrain or must be eligible to obtain a work permit for Bahrain.
• The British Embassy will provide visa sponsorship for the successful candidate.

• Previous experience in communications, for example for a local or international organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communications skills with an excellent standard of English and Arabic.
• Proficiency in a range of social media channels and editing software experience.
• Ability to film and edit videos for social media use.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).