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Työnimike: Lead Presidency Officer

Työnkuvaus:
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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities):

The British Embassy in Helsinki is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Lead Presidency Officer.

The Lead Presidency Officer will work in the Political and Press team to deliver British government objectives in the run-up to, and during, the Finnish Presidency of the EU. Tasks will include the management of the Presidency Officer and leading on the planning for the Embassy's approach to the Finnish EU Presidency. They will lead on preparing the briefing for high-level UK visitors and oversee wider logistical arrangements for visits. They will work with the Presidency Officer and the wider Political Team on Presidency planning and lobbying, including through the domestic election period in Finland.

To deliver the job successfully, the Presidency Officer needs to have a solid grasp of Finnish EU Presidency priorities, and how these intersect with UK policy priorities. This will include building an effective network of contacts that can be used to successfully inform the Embassy's work, as well as ensuring we reflect UK priorities in our approach to the Finnish EU Presidency.

Flexibility and ability to work under pressure are essential to dealing with issues that may arise unexpectedly, at short notice and against tight deadlines. The Lead Presidency Officer will work closely with colleagues across the Embassy and with colleagues in the UK and will help deliver Embassy events and outreach, as well as inward visits.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

- Develop a deep understanding of the Finnish and UK political landscapes and EU Presidency priorities and how they can be used to deliver UK policy priorities across a range of areas. Develop and deliver the Embassy's Presidency action plan, working with the Presidency Officer and wider Embassy Team. (30% of time)
- Management and oversight of the work of the Presidency Officer, ensuring the logistical arrangements for a wide range of inward visits are implemented smoothly, including travel and hotel arrangements, developing visit programmes, and acting as main point of contact. Accompanying visits, if required, and trouble-shooting issues as they arise, to ensure the smooth running of visits. (30% of time)
- Ensuring comprehensive briefing packs are in place for high-level visitors, leading on specific Presidency priorities and securing input from wider Embassy colleagues as required. (20% of time)
- Build an effective network of contacts, both in the UK and Finland, to help deliver Embassy Presidency objectives. (15% of time)
- Help with the wider corporate life of the Embassy, by participating in events and relevant Embassy committees/meetings and providing cover etc on non-presidency objectives as required. (5% of time)

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
  

- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, in Finnish and English.
- Line management experience.
- Confidence to build and engage an effective network of contacts.
- Attention to detail, strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise.
- Flexible, resilient under pressure, and decisive, with the ability to deliver quickly and to a high standard.
- Strong IT skills
- A collaborative approach to team working.
- Understanding of EU/current affairs/political environment.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:
 

- Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related field.
- Experience of working in an international context and/or relevant experience in a political role.
- Visit or event management experience
- Knowledge/experience of EU issues.
- Swedish language, oral and written, is an advantage.
- An understanding of UK culture and a desire and interest in learning more about UK politics.

Other benefits and conditions of employment:
  
This is a full-time temporary contract of 36.25 hours per week.

The appointment is subject to professional background check, security clearance and the successful completion of a probationary period.

All applicants must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Finland and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Finland are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Finnish employment law and FCO guidance for Local Staff.

Additional information:

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on 6 December 2018.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

FCO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancellation or reschedule costs. The FCO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

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Työnantajan nimi: British Embassy

source: TIVA