Посольство Великобритании ищет Events Manager.
The British Embassy in Moscow is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for an Events Manager to devise, create and organise outward-facing events which contribute to the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy (PD) objectives and assist with PD campaigning on a range of topics, both strategic and ad-hoc, while contributing to the corporate agenda.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Devise, create and organise outward-facing events which contribute to the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy (PD) objectives
- Assist with PD campaigning on a range of topics, both strategic and ad-hoc
- Respond to ad-hoc PD campaign requests
- Maintain value for money and consistency in the Embassy events policy
- Maintain contacts & suppliers databases
- Work closely with other parts of the Embassy to identify PD opportunities, and seek publicity for them
- Work closely with the Embassy's interpreter on translation, adaptation and proof-reading of written materials from English into Russian and vice-versa
- Other duties deemed operationally necessary by Line Manager or Deputy/Head of Section
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
- Full professional proficiency in English and Russian, including excellent writing skills (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework)
- The creativity and flair necessary to generate a steady stream of imaginative events concepts
- The organisational skills to push these concepts through to completion, often within limited timescales and budgets
- Project management skills – ability to create and formulate public diplomacy project ideas, plan project activities, fulfil the plan and evaluate the results
- Interpersonal skills to work productively with colleagues within the Embassy and external stakeholders
- Flexibility to handle a number of tasks at once and in different locations
- Strong attention to details and ability to see bigger picture
- Self-starter mindset, able to take on additional responsibilities
- Availability to travel and to potentially work out of hours
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office package (intermediate)
- Photography and video editing skills (basic/intermediate)
- Social media managing experience
Required competencies:
- Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Benefits and conditions of employment:
- This is a full-time, permanent contract for 5 working days, 35 hours net per week
- All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Russia. The British Embassy does not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits
- Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Russia is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Russian employment law
- The monthly salary for this position is 82,347 RUB gross, A2(L) level, paid 13 times a year
Embassy also offers:
- An interesting and varied job in an open, modern management culture
- Performance related pay scheme
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
- Excellent working environment in central location with on-site facilities including cafeteria, bar, gym, tennis court, squash court and swimming pool
- Private medical cover including dentistry
Application deadline - 2 January 2022