View Vacancy – SRR – Digital Communications Officer (EO)

The British Embassy Riyadh has a vacancy for Digital Communications Officer, job grade Executive Officer (EO). This is for a fixed term contract for one (1) year, with the possibility of renewal.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Communications, the Digital Communications Officer will support the British Embassy Riyadh’s digital and social media presence, creating engaging content that advances UK interests in Saudi Arabia and help manage the Embassy’s online platforms effectively. The jobholder will work collaboratively across all Embassy departments to deliver impactful digital communications that support the UK’s strategic objectives in Saudi Arabia.

Duties and responsibilities:

– Digital/ Social media management

• Support the preparation and execution of social media plans for UK government activity in Saudi Arabia
• Help manage the Embassy’s social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Support content creation and maintenance for the UK in Saudi Arabia website
• Use analytics tools to evaluate digital output and audience engagement
• Monitor and analyse the Saudi social media landscape, identifying trends and opportunities
• Support all Embassy departments in maximising their digital impact

– Content creation

• Support end-to-end content creation including pre-production, production, and post-production
• Create high-quality visual content including infographics, videos, and photos
• Assist with managing the digital asset archive
• Translate communications products between English and Arabic
• Support graphic design needs for Embassy events and internal communications
• Provide digital coverage for Embassy-wide events

– Monitoring and evaluation

• Support the delivery of daily press summaries on strategic topics
• Help monitor and evaluate digital campaigns
• Track social media trends and influencers
• Assist in preparing analytical reports on digital performance
• Support briefings for Embassy leadership on digital engagement metrics

– Working relationships

• Work closely with all Embassy departments to identify and promote their activities
• Collaborate with UK Government Departments represented at the Embassy
• Coordinate with the wider Communications Team
• Liaise with British Consulate General colleagues in Jeddah
• Engage with central Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) Digital teams in London
• Build relationships with local media contacts and digital influencers

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible as specific responsibilities could change in the future and this would be at the discretion of the line manager or head of section. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs. The jobholder may also take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis.

Key behaviours required:

• Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive
• Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources, and support.
• Communicating and Influencing – Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity, and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses, and opinions of others.
• Managing a Quality Service – Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise, and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.

Eligibility:

• The British Embassy provides visa sponsorship. The British Embassy will be able to employ you on the condition that we are able to obtain the required residence and work permit in Saudi.
• If you already have the right to work and reside in Saudi (iqama), you will be required to transfer your visa under the Embassy’s sponsorship.

• Confident and clear communicator, with native/ near native language skills in Arabic and English (at least IELTS 7.0 or at C1 level under CEFR or equivalent), both spoken and written. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge of Saudi Arabia’s social media landscape.
• Relevant experience in social media communications in a public-facing environment.
• Familiarity with social media evaluation tools including Brandwatch.
• Experience in digital content creation using Adobe Creative Suite or similar (i.e., Capcut, Canva, etc.)
• Holds at least a bachelor’s degree in communications, digital media, journalism, or related field.
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills. Ability to work independently, prioritise flexibly, and use own initiative to deliver to tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with contacts and colleagues.
• Excellent customer focus and responsive to customer needs and able to treat others with respect and courtesy regardless of work pressures.
• Flexibility and resilience to deliver results under frequent and tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).