Visits and Events Officer

4 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Full time
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles) Job Subcategory Political Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

The British High Commission is seeking a Visits and Events Officer to join the team. Working from the High Commission in Ottawa but with the expectation of some travel within Canada, the successful candidate will lead on delivering first class visits for senior UK visitors to Canada, including Ministers, as well as delivering a programme of events. 

The successful, highly motivated, organised and creative candidate will join a team which is focused on showcasing the best of UK-Canada collaboration from science to sport in the context of a thriving, forward-looking relationship with strong historical and people-to-people links. 

Roles and responsibilities:

Work closely with teams across the British High Commission to manage consistently first class senior official and ministerial visits from the UK, including a busy programme of visits for Canada’s G7 Presidency.  Coordinate and deliver a programme of impactful and often high profile events at the British High Commission which will strengthen and highlight the UK-Canada relationship, showcasing the best of modern Britain and achieving maximum impact and value for money. This will include on-site event management, with support of the High Commission’s Corporate Services team. Work with teams across the British High Commission in Ottawa and the broader UKinCanada network (Consulates in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver) to build expertise, establish robust systems, and set consistent standards for visits and events.  Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders and suppliers.  Work alongside the UkinCanada network’s Media and Public Affairs team to support them in ensuring visits and events achieve maximum positive exposure in both traditional and social media.  Maintain budgetary accountability by adhering to spending rules and accounting for spend. Essential qualifications, skills and experience Must be legally allowed to work in Canada from November 2024 Visits and events management, planning and delivery experience  Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Be a proactive self-starter, able to work independently but must be a positive team player Ability to deal with a range of competing priorities in a collegiate, calm, and professional manner  Strong, professional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of representation with government and a diverse range of organisations Proficient in MS Office Applications

Language requirements: 

Language: English (French valuable but not essential)

Level of language required: Fluent

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience Experience of working with digital and traditional media and events management software. Photography/videography skills welcome Experience working in an international environment and / or with government Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together Application deadline 1 September 2024 Grade Executive Officer (EO) Type of Position Full-time, Fixed Term Working hours per week 37.5 Duration of Post 24 months Region Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories Country/Territory Canada Location (City) Ottawa Type of Post British High Commission Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency CAD Salary CAD $5,955.05 monthly Start Date 4 November 2024 Other benefits and conditions of employment

The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities.

Please note the salary is non-negotiable. 

Learning and development opportunities:

The UK Government actively promotes Learning and Development (L&D) across all departments. There will be ample opportunities for the job-holder to develop, both within the areas directly relevant to your role, and more widely in a number of areas that may be of interest to you. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has a dedicated L&D team, as well as a Diplomatic Academy which leads on developing and organising dedicated training in policy areas. The FCDO ring-fences an annual allocation of five days that officers can devote to L&D activities, and the High Commission provides an annual L&D budget to which all staff can apply.

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