Who are we? 

The British Embassy in Madrid is part of a global network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now recruiting for a Regional Marketing and Communications Manager position in Madrid. Join the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and help drive investment and trade across Europe. In this exciting role, you will influence how European businesses and governments engage with the UK—supporting growth, exports, and long-term partnerships. Based at the British Embassy in Madrid, you will work as part of a collaborative virtual Europe hub, partnering with colleagues across the region and in London to deliver high-impact communications and marketing activity. 

Main purpose of job:

Communications & Content

• Develop and deliver clear, engaging external communications aligned with DBT priorities.
• Draft and publish high-quality content, including briefings, articles, social media and presentations.
• Ensure a consistent UK Government tone of voice and brand across Europe.

Marketing & Campaigns

• Support and deliver Europe-wide marketing and communications campaigns.
• Promote trade events, missions, visits and key announcements in collaboration with country teams.
• Monitor performance and contribute to evaluating campaign impact.

Stakeholder & Network Engagement

• Act as a communications point of contact across the DBT Europe and FCDO network.
• Coordinate effectively with Posts, the Europe Core Office and London teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Digital & Channels Management

• Manage and update digital platforms, including websites and social media channels.
• Use data and insights to improve engagement and campaign effectiveness.
• Bring creativity and innovation to digital communications delivery.

Corporate & Business Support

• Support planning, reporting and continuous improvement of communications activity.
• Provide organisational support for meetings, projects and events. 

About you

• A strong communicator and skilled content creator with excellent writing ability
• Digitally confident, creative and results-driven
• Collaborative and comfortable working across teams, countries and time zones Interested in international trade, government and diplomacy

Why join us?

• Contribute directly to the UK’s international growth agenda Work in a high-profile, international government network
• Gain exposure to strategic communications and trade promotion
• Enjoy a varied, fast-paced, and impactful role

Apply now and help shape how the UK engages with Europe. 

Our Ideal Candidate shows: 

• Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
• At least 3 years of demonstrable experience in communications, marketing or a related field;
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, working independently in a remote or virtual team environment;
• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience creating content for digital and social media channels, with a good understanding of what works for different audiences;
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in proactive media engagement;
• Ability to identify and sale compelling stories;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across different cultures and time zones;
• A proactive, creative approach to problem-solving and generating ideas;
• Good analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate communications activity and use data to inform decisions.