View Vacancy – IL – Social Media Manager (AO)

The British Embassy in Israel is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and has an exciting opportunity for a Social Media Manager under the Communications, Press and Media Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and international working environment. The successful candidate will deliver and implement the Embassy’s communications strategy, with an emphasis on social media, by leading the Soft Power file and managing the Embassy’s events and social media presence.

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Managing the Embassy’s social media. The jobholder will be expected to increase and maintain audience engagement by constantly developing, crafting and writing creative content, while keeping up with global and local digital trends.
• Supporting the Senior Communications Officer and Head of Communications, and working closely with the Communications Officer, in planning and delivering a digital-first communications strategy, with a particular focus on UK soft power, community outreach, culture and creativity.
• Support the creative and operational sides of all communication activities, specifically in planning and delivering medium to large scale events and community activities.
• Help secure high-profile coverage and awareness of Embassy activities and liaise with the Israeli and international media on a wide range of issues relating to UK Government policy with a specific focus on values and soft power.
• Establish relationships with influencers both in Israel and the UK via social media to create a strong network.
• Build and maintain a social media calendar of events to highlight, where possible, the UK’s position on a variety of issues.
• subsequently attending the events in order to capture imagery and video for social media and wider distribution.
• Help with the creation, maintenance, distribution and content of an internal Embassy newsletter geared towards staff and FCDO employees around the world.
• Provide advice and recommendations to senior management team on digital and social media opportunities.

Additional tasks as required, including:

• Monitor the Israeli and international media and write regular press roundups; swift and accurate translation from Hebrew to English and English to Hebrew.
• Arrange interviews and identify relevant speaking opportunities for Embassy and other UK officials.
• Draft and issue a variety of communication products including press releases, op-eds, messages, speeches and statements on UK policies and Embassy activities.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis affecting UK Citizens. 

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.
• Seeing the Big Picture – Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
• Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.

• Excellent communication skills in English and Hebrew (reading, writing and speaking). Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication.
• At least one year of relevant communications experience.
• Experience managing social media channels professionally (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Proven organisational and administrative skills.
• A storyteller who can identify relevant data points for a specific audience and incorporate them into the larger narrative.
• Excellent ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivation and enthusiasm to work as part of a small, agile, ambitious team, as well as having the drive and self-sufficiency to work independently.
• Creativity, flexibility.
• Excellent IT skills, including the ability to quickly learn new programmes.
• Comfortable guiding several projects simultaneously from beginning to end.
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, energetic, and dynamic environment.