Communications and Public Diplomacy Administrative Officer

About the role

The British High Commission in Kingston is recruiting an Administrative Officer for its Political and Communications Team, which sits in the Policy and Programme Delivery group. The role combines administrative coordination with practical support for communications, public diplomacy and the Scholarships programmes. It is full-time, permanent, with 39 hours per week and flexible working where operational and security needs allow.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support: shared mailbox, records and trackers, routine correspondence and team planning and scheduling.
• Monitor and track the team budget, process administrative documentation and liaise with Corporate Services/Finance.
• Support the Communications and Political Officer with content drafting, scheduling, basic research, media monitoring and contact lists.
• Support the Chevening Officer with applicant and alumni records, correspondence, interview and event logistics, promotion and budget administration.
• Plan and deliver meetings, events and visits, including off-site attendance, and occasionally act as personal assistant (diary, travel, meetings).
• Create, upload and monitor social media content and capture photos and video; support crisis response and high-activity periods.

Required profile

• First degree or equivalent professional qualification, or at least two years' relevant professional experience.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, financial records, information and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, digital literacy with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and discretion with sensitive information.
• Willingness to attend meetings, events and assignments away from the office, including occasionally outside normal hours.
• Legal right to live and work in Jamaica at the time of application.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Content production: photography, video recording and basic editing (an asset)
• Social media content creation (an asset)

What we offer

• Monthly salary of J$242,803.87; salaries not liable to Jamaican income tax are abated by an equivalent amount.
• A modern compound with a gymnasium, tennis court and swimming pool.
• Flexible working arrangements for most roles.
• Reserve list for unsuccessful appointable candidates.