Job Description

Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience-based segment and the behaviours and technical/ professional skills based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.\'

Main purpose of job:

We are looking for a dynamic communications professional to design, drive and deliver communications for the British Deputy High Commission (BDHC) in Bengaluru. As the Communications Officer based in Bengaluru, you will assist in promoting the work of the Deputy High Commission in Karnataka and Kerala, and within the UK in India network. You will be responsible for digital content production and publishing, including video editing and managing social media.

We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.

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

Digital: 40%

• Responsible for social content creation reflecting the work and aspirations of @UKinBengaluru.
• Develop and own the BDHC Bengaluru\'s strategy for increasing audience engagement across social media platforms.
• Produce content to ensure Kannada and Malayalam-speaking audiences are able to engage with the work done by the British High Commission network in India and build brand awareness.

Internal Communications: 40%

• Produce and coordinate reporting and content for internal bulletins and other communication channels in the network.
• Lead on the branding and design of events organised by the British Deputy High Commission, Bengaluru.
• Serve as the in-house digital communications expert, including through the production social media usage guidelines and best practice.
• Train colleagues working across the BDHC in order to mainstream communications activity and ensure all staff support the creation of content.

External Communications: 20%

• Work closely with colleagues across the UK network of posts in India to maximise our reach by actively looking out for external opportunities and ensure regional campaigns are closely coordinated.
• Assist in organising press briefings, interviews and other press opportunities for ministerial and high-level officials.
• Deliver a process for evaluating impact of media and communication opportunities to inform future planning and to benchmark the performance and show progress made on agreed objectives.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

• Manage Press and Communication budget for the post.
• Job holder will not be managing any staff member.

Language and other requirements:

Level of language required:

Fluent English and Kannada (written and spoken)

Malayalam - Basic written and speaking skills desirable.

Other requirements:

Shortlisted candidates will be tested for their social media, photo/video editing and written skills.

If selected for the interview, you will have to demonstrate your social media skills by drafting a Twitter campaign (the theme, sample photos and script will be provided) also demonstrate your photo and video editing skills using Canva & other editing tools. (sample photos and video will be provided)

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

You will have access to a wide range of learning opportunities provided by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Working patterns:

Standard working hours are Monday to Thursday (8.30 am to 4.30 pm) and Friday (8.30 am to 1.30 pm).

Occasional events may require evening work (advance notice will be given and time off in lieu allowed).

Occasional national travel may be required.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Other skills / experience / qualifications:

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Three to five years of work experience in a social media marketing or multimedia production role or similar role PR/Communications role in a professional PR/Communications team/institution.
• Strong knowledge of desktop publishing and multimedia editing software including Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro.
• Proven expertise in design, creation and deployment of digital content across digital/social media platforms.
• Fluency/expertise in use of cross-digital skills (skill in still photography, videography and graphic designing for use on digital platforms and skill in loading content to/deploying the full range of social media platforms/channels - Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook.
• Proven record in delivering PR/Communication/Digital campaigns.

Required behaviours

Seeing the Big Picture, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together

Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year

7 August 2023

Grade

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week

40

Region

South Asia & Afghanistan

Country/Territory

India

Location (City)

Bangalore

Type of Post

British Deputy High Commission

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

INR

Salary

INR 68,508 per month plus 12% provident fund and 6% Superannuation

Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year

1 September 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment

For British High Commission candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

For other than BHC Candidates, salary will be all-inclusive of INR 68,508 per month together with a 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation.

Additionally, the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with INR 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family.

No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided.

Please note - BHC does not deduct tax at source and employees are required to ensure that any requirements of local income-tax law are complied with in full. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg. some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.

Around half of our work forces are women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.

Additional information

Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience segment and the behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

To Apply:

Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.

A. Complete the Online Application Form

B. Complete the Experience, Professional Skills and Behaviour based Segments in the Online Application Form

Internal candidates applying for this position need to inform their current line managers, else the applications will not be considered.

We will accept only online applications by 07 August 2023 (latest by 23:55 hours IST).

Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.

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.

Please note - Provident Fund Transfer in and out from EPFO is not possible as BHC PF is managed by a private PF trust governed by Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. The staff still has the option to transfer out and in from a privately held PF trust which are not governed by EPFO.

Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a \'reserve list\'. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, medical, educational and professional.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

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