Marketing & Communications Manager Trade & Investment (POL25.220)

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Poland is an important partner for the UK. The British Embassy Warsaw works to develop relations between all parts of Poland and all parts of the UK. Our work covers the breadth of the bilateral relationship, including political, commercial, security and economic issues of interest to both the UK and Poland, which we deliver under the framework of a Country Strategy setting out key objectives. Roles and responsibilities might evolve, in line with the Country Strategy.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) promotes the United Kingdom’s economic interests abroad and plays a crucial role in promoting international trade and investment. It helps to create opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive in the global market.

DBT offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees work on innovative projects and make a significant impact.

The Department for Business and Trade is recruiting a Marketing & Communications Manager Trade & Investment , to support the delivery of the DBT objectives in Poland and Central Europe through high quality, engaging and effective communication & marketing activities, based at the British Embassy in Warsaw.

Main responsibilities :

• Promoting British exports to Poland and Central Europe the UK as a destination for investors via a full spectrum of modern communications channels, including social media;
• Leading on the region’s contribution to DBT Europe’s flagship campaigns for Trade and Investment;
• Supporting the Trade & Investment Team in Poland and Central Europe on communications and media relations including providing expert advice to Country Directors and Campaign Leads;
• Leading on the region’s contribution to the comms objectives of DBT’s Regional Trade Plan for Europe, ensuring full alignment of local DBT communications with DBT Europe and HMG priorities (in consultation with Marketing & Communications Director Europe) as well as Embassy Comms Team;
• Leading on delivery of large events and project under the GREAT campaign, including bidding for funding, cooperation with internal and external service providers and stakeholders, logistics and comms / media coverage, budget management;
• Creating and delivering comms strategies for DBT campaigns as well as marketing plans in the run up to, during and after events;
• Lead on the application of modern digital event management tools to DBT projects;
• Generating and disseminating attractive and relevant content from DBT events;
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of campaigns, initiatives, events and advising Head of Communications / others as relevant on lessons learnt;
• Establishing and maintaining contact with relevant external stakeholders.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together Application deadline 23 July 2025 Grade Executive Officer (EO) Type of Position Full-time, Fixed Term Working hours per week 37.,5 Duration of Post 24 months Region Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia Country / Territory Poland Location (City) Warsaw Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency PLN Salary 11,757 (gross) Type of Salary monthly Start Date 1 October 2025 Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full-time fixed-term position for 5 days (37.5 hours net) per week, from Monday to Friday, for the period of 2 years subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months.

The gross salary for this position is PLN 11,757 gross per month.

Other benefits :

Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by the local law.

The successful candidate will be subject to reference checks and the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months.

Candidates must have pre-existing right to live and work in Poland for the duration of the job offer in order to apply. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Warsaw are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to Polish employment law.

Visa / Passport requirements : Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Poland and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Learning & Development :

The British Embassy Warsaw offers a wide range of other development opportunities, including shadowing other teams, mentoring and interactive Learning and Development sessions, as supported by the wider FCDO training offer.

Working patterns : The British Embassy Warsaw has a strong commitment to work / life balance. Standard office hours are 8.30-16.30 with flexi-hours possibility within the opening hours 8.00-18.00. We also have mobile technology and offer hybrid working with remote working days to be agreed with Line Managers.