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<h4>Job summary</h4>Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications.These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications. For more information about the work we do please visit our website and our Careers Pages <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual</a> and <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/ofqual-hub/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/ofqual-hub/</a>About the TeamThe communications team plays a vital role in securing and promoting public confidence in qualifications and assessments. Our internal and strategic communications team sits at the heart of this work, ensuring internal content is engaging and that all work can be measured against strategic objectives. We're a creative, fast-paced team that balances proactive campaigning with rapid response communications, often working on high-profile issues that matter to millions of people across England.<h4>Job description</h4>To support the delivery of Ofqual's communications objectives by providing high-quality support across internal communications, strategic communications and data &amp; insight disciplines. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders, developing evidence-based communications strategies and delivering impactful campaigns that enhance public confidence in qualifications and assessment.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to the job description attached for a full list of essential criteria to support your application.<h4>Qualifications</h4>Good understanding of communications principles and best practice across internal communications and strategic communications<h4>Behaviours</h4>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:<ul><li>Develop and implement effective communication strategies and plans. Work with stakeholders and partners to deliver communication.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £34,211, Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) contributes £9,910 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>As a Civil Servant, you will benefit from a leading, modern employment offer which includes flexible working arrangements that support people at different stages in their lives, and pensions among the best available in the UK, as well as generous annual leave entitlements.Other benefits you can enjoy include:<ul><li>Organisational performance related bonus</li><li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li><li>Regular professional development</li><li>Health and wellbeing initiatives such as mini-medicals, flu vaccinations</li><li>Employee assistance programme and occupational health</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for VDU users, if appropriate</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Interest free rail season ticket loan</li><li>Access to exclusive discounts</li><li>Free car parking</li></ul>We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing throughout the organisation. We are proud of the action we are taking to support this. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the learners we support.Due to our continued commitment and focus in relation to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, our inclusion and fair treatment score based on the Civil Service 2024 annual people survey ranks us joint 5th out of 104 participating departments.Ofqual is a rewarding, dynamic place to work. We offer employees the opportunity to develop within their role and progress through the organisation via a number of Learning and Development opportunities and activities.Ofqual has a highly engaged workforce. Our 2024 Civil Service People Survey score on engagement was 71%, against 64% for the whole Civil Service, and was the joint 12th highest of the 104 participating CS departments.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.Please note that Ofqual does not offer Visa sponsorship. You will be assessed on the Behaviours shown above at interview stage.Ofqual has adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the sift panel. You’ll be asked to remove all personal details from your CV when you apply.When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the shortlisting panel), your career history and qualifications.You will then be asked to provide a personal statement evidencing how you meet the essential criteria shown on the job description attached to this advert. Once this job has closed, the job description will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your personal statement, how you meet these requirements as this will form a key part of your evidence when the panel is scoring your application, against the requirements of the role.Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift will be undertaken using the work history and personal statement against the lead essential criteria, which is experience of developing and delivering communications activity across one or more GCS disciplines (internal communications, strategic communications, data and insight).During the interview process, this vacancy will include a task. You will be assessed on a written task to test storytelling, grammar and accuracy.We reserve the right to offer a second interview, if required.Please submit your application by 19 January 2026 at 23:55pm.Interview dates 4 and 5 February 2026 – (subject to change).We often have similar roles available at different grades. If a candidate is suitable for a similar role or at a lower grade than they applied for, we may extend an offer without the need to go through a further selection process, providing the role has comparable behaviours and essential criteria.Ofqual works flexibly, with a hybrid office/home based working model. Employees will spend at least two to three days a week working from our office in Coventry. As Coventry will be your base location expenses for travel to the office will not be paid.Final panel interviews will be held in person. Further details will be provided at invite to interview stage.One of our resourcing colleagues will be on hand to answer any queries you may have throughout the process.Please be aware that expenses incurred by candidates during the recruitment process will not be reimbursed.A reserve list may be held for up to 6 months. Ofqual may use this to fill future suitably similar vacancies for candidates who are considered appointable following interview.Reasonable adjustmentsIf a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.If you require assistance or need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should tell us what changes or help you might need further in the recruitment process.For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. You should contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofqual.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofqual.gov.uk</a> to discuss your needs. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Ofqual Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofqual.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofqual.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofqual.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofqual.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should first contact Ofqual by email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofqual.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofqual.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can then contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. <h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY3MTImdmVyaWZ5PWE5ZjJiOTM0MDg0Y2U3ZjRmMmRkMjc4YzRjY2JhOWJjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczMTIxLTgyMDM0M2U4Y2MwODg3NDg0ZmFmY2NjMzM0ODA4YzhjMTg0YmViMTk=" target="_blank">Senior Strategic and Internal Communications Officer - Dec 25 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 72kB)

Senior Strategic and Internal Communications Officer

Title: Communications OfficerContract Type: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)Salary: Starting from £40,649 per annum (London weighted salary) or £36,073 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experienceGrade: 8Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working) Closing Date: 9th January 2026Interview Dates: Week commencing 19th January 2026Please click here for the role profile <a href="https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAI3dMyH7+aRsXJPdz+CdVHA/lINznuzWuwZgnUI0w23yI09V1ml2nzcufQ6Ext8RzrVlvJGYuRSXI/NAnU96SMC" target="_blank">Communications Officer Role Profile.docx</a><a href="https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAI3dMyH7+aRsXJPdz+CdVHA/lINznuzWuwZgnUI0w23yI09V1ml2nzcufQ6Ext8RzrVlvJGYuRSXI/NAnU96SMC" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits</a> include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">many more</a>…Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. *Previous Applicants May Not Apply* - (if prior applications were regretted within 12 weeks)Join our Corporate Communications Team at L&amp;Q:We’re looking for a Communications Officer to play a key role in our Corporate Communications team, working closely with colleagues in our Property and Investment and Customer Services directorates.In this role, you’ll support our Communications Managers to deliver engaging and effective content for our external, internal and resident channels. You’ll help communicate the work we do to maintain and build homes, deliver frontline services and invest in communities. This will include supporting key projects that make a difference for residents, drafting and editing copy for a range of audiences, and helping plan and deliver campaigns.The successful candidate will demonstrate passion for our social purpose, strong communications skills and the drive to grow and learn in a large organisation. You should be comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels to help deliver our communications objectives. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!Your impact in the role:<ul><li>Work closely with the Communications Managers for Property and Investment and Customer Services, and service delivery teams and partners to deliver effective and impactful communications campaigns and activity to raise internal and external awareness of, and engagement with key products and services</li><li>Produce, edit or proof copy as required to cover a wide range of communications channels and collateral, including news stories, web and social media content, as well as publications, reports and briefings.</li><li>Support L&amp;Q to maintain a positive reputation by producing timely, accurate and appropriate reactive responses to Property and Investment and Customer Services media enquiries</li><li>Promote communications best practice and upskill Property and Investment and Customer Services colleagues where appropriate, by helping them to self-serve through tools including (but not exclusive to) templates, how to guides and training</li><li>Ensure health and safety, regulatory &amp; budget governance and compliance for areas under the job holder’s control</li><li>Manage risks associated with areas under the jobholder’s control. This includes personal responsibility for the accuracy and quality of any corporate material or communications collateral produced</li></ul>What you'll bring:<ul><li>Degree or Higher National Qualification in relevant subject or significant experience of producing corporate level communications collateral</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working in a comparable, fast-paced communications team environment</li><li>Proven track record of planning and delivering communications activity</li><li>Proven track record of successfully producing high quality copy and communications materials for internal and external audiences</li><li>Experience of managing media communications, and responding to press enquiries</li><li>Excellent writing and interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent organisational and planning skills</li><li>IT literate - MS Office, database management or equivalent</li></ul>If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a>About L&amp;Q:We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/-/media/files/careers/behavioural-framework.pdf" target="_blank">values and behavioural framework</a>, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q.At L&amp;Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&amp;Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Fine out more <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/about-landq/our-vision-and-values/ethics-and-diversity" target="_blank">here</a>. Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us!#TJ<ul></ul>

London and Quadrant Housing Trust

Communications Officer

Do you have....Creative ideas to help develop engaging content for social media campaigns and an analytical mind to measure their impact against set objectives Knowledge of how different social media platforms work and experience in creating digital content for different target audiences Excellent written and verbal skills and an eye for a story or news hook Experience of writing copy for the media, magazines and e-newsletters and dealing with the press (either local, regional or specialist trade publications) The ability to make complex information meaningful to a range of different audiences including our residents, employees and other stakeholders Knowledge of running successful PR and engagement campaigns Experience of working with senior colleagues in other services to provide an ‘account management’ style of communications service, prioritising their needs and delivering campaigns to maximise results.Can you….Spot opportunities for good stories and help the council celebrate its successes Create powerful and engaging content to motivate and inspire audiences Write a story quickly, accurately, and make it engaging so that it gets read Work under pressure and to tight deadlines, to meet your customers’ needs.If so, we would like to hear from you! We are looking for a great communicator to work within our hard-working team to support with our external communications activities and help to promote and protect the Council’s reputation. This includes creating content for social media and writing compelling copy, which engages and informs a wide range of audiences as well as dealing with media enquiries and managing a range of high-profile PR and digital marketing campaigns.Click to view a<a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/anxb1ok5/6115d-communications-officer-dec-2025.doc" target="_blank">Job Description</a> For an informal discussion please contact: Dean Spurrell, Communications and Marketing Manager on 01233 330647.When Applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community





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Ashford Borough Council

<h4>Assistant Director Communications</h4>Salary package: £104,784 - £110,703pa (Inclusive)Grade: CB2Ealing is one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs, home to vibrant towns, strong communities and major regeneration opportunities. We are ambitious for our residents and committed to becoming a council that is modern, preventative, neighbourhood-focused and trusted.We are looking for an exceptional Assistant Director of Communications to shape how the council presents itself to the world. This is a critical strategic leadership role, working directly with the Leader, Cabinet and Strategic Leadership Team to build confidence in the council, strengthen civic pride and ensure residents have the information, voice and influence they need.You will lead a modern, proactive communications service that understands our communities, tells compelling stories about the council and borough, anticipates reputational risks and delivers high-impact campaigns that make a real difference to people’s lives. You will oversee our media, digital channels, brand, campaigns and public engagement functions, ensuring the council speaks with one clear, confident and inclusive voice.We’re looking for a strategic thinker, a trusted adviser, a brilliant communicator and a leader who brings creativity, resilience and political acumen. You will have experience operating in a complex, high-profile environment and the ability to inspire multi-disciplinary teams to do their best work.Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is integral in our organisation and our borough. Our aim is to broaden diversity in senior roles, and we particularly welcome applications from people who represent the diversity of people and communities in the borough. We value humanity, humour, camaraderie, learning and risk-taking as much as excellence. We are seeking a leader who will guide teams with care and bravery, opening up space for challenging conversations and rigorously advancing equity in our work and ways of being. Someone who pushes us to be better at showing up for one another and for our mission of reimagining local government so that it works for everyone.The successful candidate will be joining a talented and cohesive management team, will lead a department of top-quality professionals, and will be joining an organisation with an appetite for innovation and continuous improvement.If you want to help shape the future of one of London’s most exciting boroughs—and play a vital role in strengthening public trust and confidence—we’d love to hear from you.If you would like an informal conversation about this exciting role or more information about Ealing, please email <a href="mailto:seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk</a> and we will arrange for this to happen.To applyTo apply, please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria on the person specification. Your CV should be tailored and include detail of your education, qualifications, full employment history, and membership of professional bodies.Please aim to keep your CV and supporting statement to two pages each and include your name at the top of both documents on all pages used.Closing date: 11.59pm on Thursday 8th January 2026 This role is subject to Ealing Council’s Enhanced Vetting clearance process.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. Documents:<ul><li><a href="https://postingpanda.blob.core.windows.net/publicjobpostdocuments/4bd7e517-c042-4228-a7fe-126f81b23130/807802/7f6726cd-5038-4fb1-99a2-443815167569_Assistant Director Communications and Public Relations.pdf" target="_blank">Assistant Director Communications and Public Relations.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://postingpanda.blob.core.windows.net/publicjobpostdocuments/4bd7e517-c042-4228-a7fe-126f81b23130/807802/7ac6ccff-be58-4e03-b6da-00f445aa8cec_ED-01215 Recruitment pack for strategy and change assistant directors.pdf" target="_blank">ED-01215 Recruitment pack for strategy and change assistant directors.pdf</a></li></ul>





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