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The FCDO pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners.
You will work effectively with policy officials, overseas FCDO posts, ministers private offices and special advisers to deliver high quality and timely communications in your geographic/thematic area.
Activity will include:
- Developing and delivering strategic communication plans for the Foreign Secretary and other Ministers, as well as media relations activity with both UK and international media.
- Crafting the UKs response to some of the highest-profile global news events, including responding to breaking news stories on your region.
- Delivering longer term strategic communications campaigns in support of HMGs priorities as set out in the Integrated Review Refresh.
You will report into a Grade 7, and will be required to deputise where needed in their absence. The job is varied and interesting and can be changeable depending on departmental and Foreign Secretary priorities.
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Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
Benefits
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension
Please note any move to the FCDO from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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Selection process details
Candidates will be assessed using Success Profiles, please refer to the attached Job Profile at the bottom of this advert for additional information.
Application:
To apply for this job, please complete the online application process via civil service jobs. As part of this process youll be asked for:
An anonymised CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last three years.
A Personal Statement explaining your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the About You section of the Job Profile.
A 250 word statement for each Behaviour, explaining how you meet the required criteria as outlined in the Success Profiles framework. Please note if International Competencies are listed to be assessed at sift, these will be located within the Technical Skills section of the application form, rather than the Behaviours section. You will still need to provide a 250 word statement explaining how you meet the required criteria.
Applications will be sifted anonymously so please remove any biographical data that would identify you. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application through the online system.
Assessment:
A panel will conduct an initial sift of applications. If a large number of applications are received the panel may decide to do an initial sift based on the first Behaviour. Those that pass the initial sift will then be considered against the remaining criteria.
If selected for interview this will be arranged directly with the hiring manager. Interviews and additional assessment activities will be assessed against the criteria outlined in the Job Profile.
The successful candidate will be asked to obtain the required security clearance (as outlined in the Job Profile) prior to starting in the role. Failure to get the required level of security clearance will result in the job offer being withdrawn.
Circumstances that may impact on obtaining security clearance:
Candidates with close links of heritage from the country/region where they are applying to work should be aware that security considerations will apply in relation to the FCDO’s duty of care to you (and your family), which may result in the FCDO needing to withdraw the offer of employment.
Applicants who feel any of the above may apply to them are advised to contact Personnel Security Team email esd.pst@fcdo.gov.uk (attaching the job description from this advert and a summary of your concerns) who can explain any likely security clearance limitations.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Gideon Dewhirst
- Email : gideon.dewhirst@fcdo.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : resourcing@fcdo.gov.uk
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