Job Title: Communications Coordinator Spotlight
Location: Paris, European Union, FR
Company: British Council
About Us: Building Connections for Peace and Prosperity
At the British Council, we foster connections, understanding, and trust between individuals in the UK and worldwide. Our work empowers people, providing them with skills, confidence, and connections to shape a better world in collaboration with the UK. We facilitate networking, creative exploration, English language learning, high-quality education, and internationally recognized qualifications. Operating in over 200 countries and territories, we directly impact more than 100 countries, reaching 650 million people in 2021-22.
Role Details:
- Country: France (Based in Paris or surrounding areas)
- Department: Regional Communications
- Contract Type: CDD – Fixed-term (9 months)
Role Purpose: Implementing the Spotlight on Culture Communications Strategy
Working closely with the Communications Manager, the Communications Coordinator will execute the communications strategy for the upcoming UK/FR Spotlight on Culture. Responsibilities include coordinating external and internal communications, encompassing media, PR, events, digital, and stakeholder communications. The objective is to enhance the awareness and engagement of the UK/FR Spotlight on Culture among existing and potential audiences.
Challenges & Accountabilities:
Under the supervision of the France Communications Manager and in cooperation with the British Council Head of Season, the Communications Coordinator will:
- Execute campaign strategies, both traditional and online, to maximize impact and share of voice.
- Manage social media communities, engaging with them daily and collaborating with the digital marketing team on specific initiatives.
- Produce and develop online content for social media channels and the Spotlight’s and French British Council website.
- Develop relations with national and local media and coordinate press-related duties.
- Support internal communication around the Spotlight locally and with the larger British Council UK office.
- Manage external communications agencies engaged in organizing and delivering the Spotlight’s program across France.
- Monitor and report on marketing KPIs for the project.
- Provide monthly, quarterly, and final reports for the overall Spotlight’s Programme.
- Facilitate successful internal communications around the Spotlight’s activities and impact.
- Champion the British Council brand architecture and Spotlight’s brand identity.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in French and English (spoken and written)
- Communications Qualification (or at least 2 years of communications experience)
- Experience in delivering communications within an organization
- Demonstrable experience in providing advice and guidance on internal and external communications
- Demonstrable experience in mitigating internal and external communications risks and issues
Benefits:
- 35-hour workweek.
- Leave: 35 congés payés (annual leave) for full-time employees and 6 privileged days.
- Tickets restaurants.
- Company medical pension.
- Death Insurance.
- Work Council benefits for employees.
Closing Date:
Applications will close on 31/10/2023 at 23:59 (Central European Time (CET)).
A Connected and Trusted UK in a More Connected and Trusted World.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement:
The British Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, particularly those based on ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants meeting essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
Safeguarding Commitment:
The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults with whom we work. Appointment to positions involving vulnerable groups will require comprehensive checks, including qualification checks, reference checks, identity and criminal record checks, in line with legal requirements and the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
Contact Information:
For application-related issues, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org. Please use our careers website for role applications. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to the provided email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.
