Main Duties/Responsibilities

Creation and delivery of a programme of high-quality policy events for the Scottish Government in Brussels;

Creation and delivery of a programme of promotional and cultural events in Brussels, for example around Scotland’s Winter Festivals and Themed Years;

Creation and delivery of visit programmes for Ministers, senior officials and other visitors to Brussels;

Work with the Government’s International Marketing team to develop promotional materials and ensure consistency in promoting Scotland abroad;

Responsibility for managing the office’s events budget;

Line management responsibility for 2 members of staff.

 

Required Experience & Skills

Essential:

Previous relevant experience in events management, planning and delivery;

Demonstrated experience in resource or budget management;

Excellent interpersonal, customer handling and communication skills;

Strong planning, prioritisation, organisational and self-management skills;

Proficiency in written and spoken English;

Strong knowledge of French and/or Dutch;

Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office software and experience of social media;

Key Civil Service competencies: Managing a Quality Service; Collaborating and Partnering; Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally; Delivering Value for Money.

Desirable:

A solid understanding of Scottish affairs, Scottish culture and the Scottish Government’s EU priorities;

Previous line management experience would be an advantage.

Terms and Conditions

This is a four year fixed term contract, for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background checks and security clearance.