Policy, Projects and Communications Officer

Job summary

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping policy and communications at the heart of Ascension Island Government. Working closing with the Administrator, Senior Management Team and Island Council, you'll help develop clear, evidenced-based policy and and ensure key priorities are delivered effectively. You'll operate across a wide range of areas, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, from shaping policy to leading projects and managing communications.

Job description

You will develop and influence government policy across all directorates, helping to ensure a consistent and effective approach to delivering strategic objectives. Alongside this, you will lead and support the delivery of key projects and initiatives, working closely with senior colleagues to turn priorities into action. The role involves providing clear, well-evidenced advice to decision-makers, and working in collaboratively with legal experts to support strong governance. You will also also take a lead on communications, managing external messaging and media enquiries, while supporting internal communications to keep staff informed and engaged. Building strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders both on the island and beyond will be an important part of the role.

Person specification

You’ll have at least two years’ experience in leading, or four years supporting, the delivery of policy development, strategic planning and / or operational delivery within central, regional or local government. With excellent oral and written skills, the ability to write effect reports and presentations, you will be able to adapt your communication approach to a variety of audiences. The role requires effective collaboration across a range of teams, forming strong, forming strong, positive, professional trusting relationships with colleagues and island-wide stakeholders. A degree in a related subject would be beneficial, as would an awareness of legal frameworks.

Benefits

Two-year Accompanied Status contract (partner and any children passages provided)
Food allowance of £7800 pa accompanied £3900 pa single
Electricity allowance worth £3,296 pa.
Water allowance worth £3,202 pa accompanied £1,921 single.
Relocation costs for personal effects, including assistance with shipment of a vehicle.
One mid-contract return journey to your country of recruitment for you and your family. Gratuity payable on completion of 2-year contract. 30 days annual leave + 9 public holidays. Free primary medical and dental care and medical care.
Free schooling for children 4 to 16 years
Free annual travel insurance.
Death in Service cover.

Note:

If you are a civil servant or an employee of a public body, this advertised role is not within the Civil Service or an accredited Non-Departmental Public Body. As such, your continuity of service may be affected if you apply and are successful, and you should check the appropriate guidance with your HR team or line manager.
This role may not include an option to apply for a Civil Service Pension, as it is outside the Civil Service.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by MSTeams.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : HR Team Ascension Island Government
• Email : recruitment@ascension.gov.ac

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@ascension.gov.ac