Cultural and Public Diplomacy Officer

hace 2 semanas

Madrid, España Foreign & Commonwealth Office A tiempo completo

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

This is a new role responsible for the design and delivery of the British Embassy’s public, cultural and sports diplomacy in Spain.

Your work will sit at the heart of the Embassy’s business plan, as you aim to promote the UK’s image in Spain during a fascinating time for the bilateral relationship and geo-politics more broadly. You will have the opportunity to work on some of our most high profile events, including the once-in-a-generation King’s Coronation, as well as theatre tours, sporting competitions, music festivals and more.

You will be empowered to set the direction for your work, using strategic insight, a network of contacts and strong project management skills to deliver a range of activity harnesses British soft power to improve perceptions of the UK in Spain.

You will work with Senior Leaders across the Spain Network to deliver your strategy and you deepen existing relationships and build a network of new ones within the UK and Spanish cultural sector. The role will sit within the Policy Team, working very closely with the Communication Team.

The British Embassy in Madrid is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. It is also part of the UK’s Spain Network (including offices in nine locations).

**What will the jobholder be expected to achieve**:

- Develop and deliver a new public and cultural diplomacy strategy that promotes the UK’s commercial, sustainability, innovation and soft power interests, encompassing the most relevant sectors including TV/film, music, fashion, art, sport and heritage organisations;
- Lead public diplomacy activity around the King’s Coronation and related activities in the summer of 2023;
- Build strong internal relationships, working across the full range of UK Government Departments represented in Spain, to understand and support their objectives - whilst also delivering for all of the Union - and to win their buy in;
- Use your extensive knowledge of Spanish and British culture to map key stakeholders and partners in the world of culture and sport in Spain and the UK, mobilising senior leaders and other colleagues to support the active management of these relationships. Examples could include: Spanish and British museums, cultural institutions, sporting organisations, etc.;
- Build and maintain these relationships over time, leveraging them to deliver a year-round programme of high impact activities to celebrate British strengths and convene experts and thought-leaders from the cultural sector. This will require strong organisational and project/budget management skills;
- Report to the Head of Comms and work closely with the Communication Team, to ensure external partnerships and public diplomacy events reach desired audiences;
- Monitor and report on relevant cultural and sporting activities, including those led by the Embassy but also external activity.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Proficiency in English and Spanish (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
- Experience working in a cultural and/or sports sector, with strong knowledge of contemporary British and Spanish culture and sports;
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, including proven stakeholder management experience and the ability to work well in a team;
- Proven ability to work and deliver at pace, including under pressure;
- Clear ability to think strategically and plan ahead;
- Ability to be creative, look for innovative solutions or partnerships, and constructively challenge;
- Demonstrable ability to take initiative and work independently;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to horizon scan and spot opportunities and interdependencies;
- Personal commitment to respect at work and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Recognised qualification or relevant experience in events management and/or project management and/or experience in delivery of events for large organisations;
- Knowledge of or experience working in Spanish and British cultural sector.
- Required behaviours- Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Leadership, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year
- 26 February 2023

Grade
- Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Type of Position
- Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week
- 37.5

Region
- Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory
- Spain

Location (City)
- Madrid

Type of Post
- British Embassy

Number of vacancies
- 1

Salary Currency
- EUR

Salary
- 56.660,16 €

Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
- 3 April 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full-time and permanent contract. N

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