TW – Senior Marketing & Communications Officer, EO Full Time
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Main purpose of job:
This job offers the successful candidate an opportunity to work in the high-performing Department for Business & Trade (DBT) team at the British Office in Taipei. DBT’s role is to promote UK’s business interests worldwide, and the job holder will contribute to the UK’s prosperity and economic growth by driving Taiwanese businesses interests in investing in the UK and promoting UK businesses exports to Taiwan. See DBT’s main responsibilities HERE.
The successful candidate will lead on designing and delivering online and offline marketing and communications strategies and activities for key areas of focus for DBT team, including supporting our priority campaigns in driving inward Investment to the UK and in trade (Technology, Space/Telecom, Clean Energy and Cyber Security), and potential emerging sectors. The role will also support developing and delivering the visit programmes for DBT high-level visits, including ministers and senior officials, where required.
The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and collaborative network at the British Office in Taipei, working closely with trade and investment colleagues in DBT and sit in the British Office’s Comms team, as well as taking strategic direction from the DBT APAC Marcomms Hub in Singapore, and working with the DBT Global Marcomms Hub both in London and in Hong Kong and GREAT-brand teams, to successfully deliver evidence-based, insight-driven marketing activities.
| Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
Core responsibilities: Marketing and Communications Support for the trade & investment team in Taiwan:
GREAT Britain Brand Champion for trade and investment events in Taiwan:
High-level Visits/Events This is a broad support role for a variety of visit-related activities across the British Office’s DBT Section. Working with teams across the British Office, the office of His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner, and London-based colleagues to deliver high quality visits for DBT Ministers and DBT senior officials, where required:
Additional requirements: This role involves occasional travel within Taiwan, Asia Pacific and to the UK.
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We offer:
- Pro-rated 13.5 month bonus
- Access to a global network of experts
- Opportunities to travel including to the UK
- Annual leave starting at 18 days (Pro-rated) with one additional day added each year up to maximum of 30 days (in addition to UK and Taiwanese national holidays)
- Centrally located office, with a modern, spacious and well-lit working space.
- Options for flexible working where necessary – e.g. working from home.
- Reasonable working hours and respect for your work/life balance.
| Learning and Development Opportunities:
Jobholder is entitled to access all learning and development opportunities available for the job grade EO which includes FCDO Diplomatic Academy as well as competence-based training at post.
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| Working Patterns:
British Office Taipei has a strong commitment to work/life balance. Standard office hours are 9.00-17.00 with flexi-hours possibility within the opening hours 8.30-18.30 Monday to Friday. We also have mobile technology and offer hybrid working with remote working options to be agreed with line managers. (The successful candidates should also be flexible as there may be some work out of hours to meet business needs.) Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Office are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Taiwan employment law. Candidates must have the correct permit to work in Taiwan in order to apply. No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain correct permit to work or work authorisation in Taiwan in order to apply. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount. The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. |
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Job Overview
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Date Posted:
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Expiration date: October 10, 2026
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Location: Taipei ,Taiwan
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Job Title: TW – Senior Marketing & Communications Officer, EO
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