This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.
The Directorate for Culture and External Affairs (DCEA) brings together the Scottish Government’s work on Culture, External Affairs, Population and Migration, International Climate Change, and International Development. The Directorate leads on engaging at home and internationally to enhance Scotland’s reputation and increase sustainable economic growth, pursue our interests around the world and strengthen our international relationships and partnerships.
The International Communications and Brand Scotland Policy team sits within the International Strategy and Reputation division, which aims to strengthen Scotland’s international impact. The team communicates with international audiences to develop Scotland’s reputation as a great place to live, work, study, visit and do business through:
- Shaping and delivering international-facing messaging in line with Scotland’s International Strategy and the International Communications Framework.
- Supporting the Scottish Government’s International Network of offices to provide in-country advocacy including around Scotland’s Global Moments.
- Strategic digital engagement across multiple channels and creation of tailored social media content.
- Engaging with and monitoring international media to shape narratives and maximise key opportunities.
- Providing strategic communications advice for international ministerial travel and international-facing events.
- Working with Marketing colleagues and the wider Brand Scotland Partnership – including ownership of the Brand Scotland policy – to share a unified and values-driven messaging on Scotland.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide secretariat and administrative support for the Brand Scotland Partnership Forum, including support to the Brand Scotland Engagement Lead. This will involve assisting with the organisation and logistics of regular meetings, engagement with members and presenters, compiling advance papers, notes of meeting, supporting follow up action and record-keeping as appropriate.
- Provide business support for Brand Scotland and the wider ICB team, including processing payments, running financial reports, projections and records maintenance, contributing to monthly budget monitoring processes.
- Lead on media monitoring across priority markets using insights to compile weekly and quarterly Media Monitoring reports for key stakeholders.
- Support with stakeholder engagement across the Brand Scotland Partnership and policy champions network for effective communication between SG policy teams and Brand Scotland.
- Provide administrative and coordination support to ensure consistency in brand presentation, including monitoring shared mailboxes and responding to MiCases enquiries in a timely manner.
- Provide practical team support including booking rooms for team meetings, ordering stationery and arranging hospitality as required.
Qualifications
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B1 employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Selection Process
All candidates will be invited to an informal discussion with the Hiring Manager.
Informal discussion dates tbc.
Further Information
If you have specific questions about the role, please contact CJ.Cook@gov.scot
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
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