Communications and Political Officer (BEL26-018893)
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- Grade
- Not specified
- Contract
- Fixed term
- Published salary
- €5,765/mo
- Deadline
- October 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM · Europe/Brussels
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
Radar brief
The Communications and Political Officer provides media and political analysis to the British Embassy in Brussels and helps manage the UKinBelgium social media channels. The strongest stated requirement is C2-level English plus C2-level French or Dutch with C1 in the other national language.
The role supports the British Embassy’s political reporting, analysis and external communications across UK interests in Belgium, including economic, security, climate change and foreign policy priorities.
What you would do
- Build and maintain a network of political, media and other relevant contacts.
- Contribute to analysis and reporting on Belgian political developments, decision-makers and influential groups.
- Proactively identify and engage stakeholders, with particular attention to Dutch-speaking Belgium.
- Produce meeting readouts, research and reports.
- Monitor and analyse French and Dutch-language Belgian media.
- Produce concise and timely media summaries aligned with Embassy priorities.
- Identify trends, risks and opportunities for senior colleagues and UK headquarters.
- Communicate the Embassy and UK Government work through social media channels and GOV.UK pages on a shift basis.
Eligibility snapshot
Must have
- English (written and spoken) at minimum C2 level according to the CEFR framework.
- Either French or Dutch at minimum C2 level, with the other national language at minimum C1 level.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Communications, Journalism, Politics or International Relations, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Relevant professional experience across both political and communications portfolios in the Belgian context, with strong knowledge of the local political and media landscape.
- Experience of drafting and reporting, with strong research and analytical skills.
- Experience of organising media engagement around key moments and events.
- Experience of creating content for organisational social media channels including Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook, and using performance insights.
- Experience of building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships, including managing challenging or sensitive interactions.
Advantageous
- Experience of media monitoring and analysis tools.
- Experience of working in a diplomatic mission, government or media organisation.
Contract and workplace context
The role follows a Monday-to-Friday working pattern based on 36.25 net hours per week, with an agreed rota that may include early starts from 08:00 for Belgian media monitoring and occasional flexibility for events or visits.
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Selection steps
- Language skills will be assessed if invited for an interview.
- Successful candidates will be subject to professional background checks and security clearance.
Source notice
€ 5,765.06 per month gross The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of…
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