British High Commission Communication Jobs in Accra
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The UK and Ghana are forging a partnership for the future. The most valuable parts to this are often our people-to-people links - over 250,000 Brit-Ghanaians in the UK.
The purpose of this job is to lead all UK communications in Ghana, develop innovative media campaigns, design and implement communication strategies that tie into our business plan for Ghana. Works with the senior leadership and teams across the UK government departments within the mission to define the UK in Ghana narrative.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Help develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy for Ghana on behalf of the mission.
- Provide media advice to the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Team leads, Senior colleagues and our UK department headquarters in London.
- Build a strong network of external media relations and uses these contacts to promote UK public messages and media opportunities.
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- Design and implement media campaigns that reflect all aspects of the UK in Ghana.
- Lead communications work for VIP visits and liaise with departmental Press Offices.
- Develop a forward-looking programme of activities to map out upcoming communications priorities and manage workflow.
- Oversee media handling at British High Commission events and deliver media briefings. Develops core scripts, public lines and digital/media landscape reports for colleagues.
- Oversee production of daily media monitoring reports in Ghana and further afield.
- Lead responsibility for the BHC website and social media platforms.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- · Experience of delivering high-profile, large-scale events within the diplomatic sector.
- · Demonstrable social media skills, including implementing media campaigns.
- · Strong links in the media, including TV, Radio, Print and social media.
- · Experience in producing innovative and creative social media and video content.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- French Language.
- Photo and video content editorial skills.
Required behaviours
Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, and Working Together
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Learning and development opportunities:
The British High Commission in Ghana takes learning and development seriously. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop many core and transferable skills through both formal and informal learning and development opportunities, including the full suite of HMG training courses and opportunities and the opportunity to work closely and shadow the High Commissioner. Members of staff are encouraged to make use of the learning and development opportunities that the office has to offer.
Flexible working will be required, working around the demands of the office.
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
The UK and Ghana are forging a partnership for the future. The most valuable parts to this are often our people-to-people links - over 250,000 Brit-Ghanaians in the UK.
The purpose of this job is to lead all UK communications in Ghana, develop innovative media campaigns, design and implement communication strategies that tie into our business plan for Ghana. Works with the senior leadership and teams across the UK government departments within the mission to define the UK in Ghana narrative.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Help develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy for Ghana on behalf of the mission.
- Provide media advice to the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Team leads, Senior colleagues and our UK department headquarters in London.
- Build a strong network of external media relations and uses these contacts to promote UK public messages and media opportunities.
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- Design and implement media campaigns that reflect all aspects of the UK in Ghana.
- Lead communications work for VIP visits and liaise with departmental Press Offices.
- Develop a forward-looking programme of activities to map out upcoming communications priorities and manage workflow.
- Oversee media handling at British High Commission events and deliver media briefings. Develops core scripts, public lines and digital/media landscape reports for colleagues.
- Oversee production of daily media monitoring reports in Ghana and further afield.
- Lead responsibility for the BHC website and social media platforms.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- · Experience of delivering high-profile, large-scale events within the diplomatic sector.
- · Demonstrable social media skills, including implementing media campaigns.
- · Strong links in the media, including TV, Radio, Print and social media.
- · Experience in producing innovative and creative social media and video content.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- French Language.
- Photo and video content editorial skills.
Required behaviours
Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, and Working Together
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Learning and development opportunities:
The British High Commission in Ghana takes learning and development seriously. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop many core and transferable skills through both formal and informal learning and development opportunities, including the full suite of HMG training courses and opportunities and the opportunity to work closely and shadow the High Commissioner. Members of staff are encouraged to make use of the learning and development opportunities that the office has to offer.
Flexible working will be required, working around the demands of the office.
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