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<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><h4>Senior communication officer (public confidence)</h4><p>Grade: Band B/SEO</p><p>Location: Royal Courts of Justice, London</p><h4>Overview</h4><p>The Sentencing Council for England and Wales is an independent non-departmental public body and part of the Ministry of Justice family of arm’s-length bodies. The Council produces guidelines that provide a sentencing framework for the judiciary throughout the courts in England and Wales. The Council also has a statutory remit to improve public confidence in the criminal justice system and sentencing in particular.</p><p>The sentencing of offenders is an issue of great public interest, with high-profile cases frequently attracting the attention of the media and Parliament, and the context is changing. The government is implementing reforms recommended by the Independent Sentencing Review and the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts that will make fundamental changes to the structure of sentencing and how the courts work.</p><p>The Council is chaired by a Court of Appeal judge and has 14 members, including judges from every level of the criminal court jurisdiction, the Director of Public Prosecutions, a barrister, a chief constable and other senior representatives from the fields of offender rehabilitation, victim welfare and the academic study of criminal law.</p><p>Our principal stakeholders are judges and magistrates, but the guidelines are also used by a range of other criminal justice professionals and are of particular significance to victims and witnesses.</p><p>The Sentencing Council is supported by the Office of the Sentencing Council, a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of policy makers, lawyers, statisticians, researchers and communication professionals.</p><p>The communication team is responsible for managing all communication and reputation issues; planning and delivering high-quality communication activities to support the Council’s work to improve public confidence in sentencing; providing a strategic engagement function and a press office; and delivering digital reforms.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Senior communication officer (public confidence) will take a leading role in developing and delivering communication and stakeholder engagement activities to support the Office of the Sentencing Council public confidence and communication strategy.</p><p>The post-holder will also provide support as required for the Council’s press office.</p><p>The post-holder is expected to acquire a thorough knowledge of the Council’s work and the environment within which we operate. They must be able to present complex legal information in a way that is engaging and easily understood by non-expert audiences.</p><p>The post reports to the Head of communication and digital and involves engagement with the most senior levels of the judiciary and senior criminal justice professionals.</p><h4>Key responsibilities</h4><h4>Responsibilities of the role</h4><ul><li>Developing a thorough understanding of the Council’s guidelines, consultations, research, analysis and other work, and the context within which the Council functions, in order to communicate the Council’s work and key messages to non-experts accurately and completely.</li><li>Developing and delivering public confidence communication strategies and activities to improve knowledge and understanding of sentencing among criminal justice focused stakeholders and public audiences, including victims of crime, witnesses and offenders.</li><li>Contributing to the Council’s strategic engagement work, identifying engagement opportunities, developing briefs for stakeholder meetings, compiling content for presentations and speeches and working with stakeholders and partners.</li><li>Developing and maintaining an appropriate social media profile for the Council, planning and developing content and monitoring performance.</li><li>Supporting the Council’s press office when required, handling media enquiries and drafting news releases, articles, bulletins, briefings and lines for external media and internal, criminal justice channels. Occasionally providing an out-of-hours press contact.</li><li>Writing content for the Council’s website, blog and social media accounts.</li><li>Representing the Communication team at meetings and public engagements, as required, and contributing to the effective running of the office.</li></ul><h4>Skills and qualifications</h4><h4>Essential criteria</h4><p>Excellent written, verbal and presentational skills, including the ability to assimilate complex issues quickly and draft clear, concise, engaging copy for a range of audiences and channels.</p><p>Experience of working on public-facing communication activities or campaigns, or experience of stakeholder engagement.</p><p>Sound news sense and an awareness of political context.</p><p>Ability to work autonomously and proactively to tight deadlines.</p><h4>Desirable criteria</h4><p>Experience of building credibility at a senior level, for example with senior judiciary, Ministers or senior officials.</p><p>Experience of working in a press office and handling enquiries from journalists.</p><p>Experience of working on communication within the criminal justice system would be an advantage, as would experience of working with the judiciary.</p><p>Membership of the Government Communication Service and/or the Chartered Institute of PR, Public Relations and Communications Association, Chartered Institute of Marketing or other professional body.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Competency 1: Insight</li><li>Competency 2: Ideas</li><li>Competency 3: Implementation</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £49,325, Ministry of Justice contributes £14,289 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><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><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 and Technical skills.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.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><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><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.<br><br>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.<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 : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/12719?entityId=12719" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/12719?entityId=12719</a>

Senior communication officer (public confidence) (Ref: 12719)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities &amp; Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we’re all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you’re thinking of joining us, there’s never been a more exciting time. We have over 3,500 staff who are based in 20 offices across the UK. <p>You will be part of the Publishing Team, which is based in the Digital directorate. You will also be part of the wider content community. *You will work with mostly other teams in the department, including policy teams who have contacted the dedicated GOV.UK inbox with a request. *You’ll triage inbox requests, assess the level of work needed, and make sure that resources are allocated across the team appropriately. You’ll be involved in the end-to-end publishing process, taking requests from the draft stage to an accessible, content-designed final version.</p><p>You will be experienced in writing content in line with GOV.UK style guidelines, turning jargon-heavy drafts into clear and simple pages. Some requests may require out-of-hours working; however, as a team we do our utmost to complete all requests during working hours where possible.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Content Editor, you'll:</p><ul><li>Manage the team’s shared GOV.UK inbox (prior experience of managing a GOV.UK inbox is required)</li><li>Be responsible for triaging requests and delegating tasks to more junior colleagues</li><li>Manage the relationship with GDS and act as first point of contact for content projects</li><li>Work quickly and effectively to create plain English content for GOV.UK in line with GDS best practice and standards</li><li>Apply and advocate for user-centred design principles, especially to stakeholders unfamiliar with content design</li><li>Work closely with subject matter experts such as policy, data protection, legal, data analysis and various stakeholders to make sure content is accurate and meets user needs</li><li>Use Whitehall to publish content on GOV.UK</li><li>Take an active role in attending and shaping team ceremonies (stand ups, retros, etc.), crit sessions and wider UCD community of practice meetings</li><li>Ensure compliance with accessibility regulations, including best practice and Web Content Accessibility - Guidelines (WCAG)</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>As a Content Editor, you'll have:</p><ul><li>Experience with user-centred design principles and content accessibility</li><li>Experience in managing and leading a GOV.UK inbox and using Whitehall publisher</li><li>Experience of being able to work quickly in a fast-paced, collaborative team, while also making use of quieter periods to use your initiative in finding other tasks</li><li>Familiarity with working independently to manage your workload and prioritise tasks effectively</li><li>Experience in working with stakeholders to communicate what you can and cannot deliver, and being comfortable saying no under pressure</li><li>Technical Skills in Content design - Accessibility and inclusion - Collaboration - Communication, persuasion and advocating</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £41,890, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £12,135 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>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>.<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><p><strong>Artificial Intelligence </strong></p><p>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://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKatie.McGorian%40communities.gov.uk%7Cff22d589373d4375691908ddb48afa62%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638865231186293919%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5YRZNoLNMSHxlcjRlCaGvhABOxGdTUqVtGrXJ4NETW8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. </p><br><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong></p><p>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles:</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Experience</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Technical</strong></p><p><strong>Please </strong>ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information.</p><p><strong>Note: </strong>We do not consider direct CV applications. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link.</p><p><strong>Important:</strong> Your CV and Cover Letter <em>must </em>be merged into a single document before uploading.</p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift (CV &amp; Cover Letter)</strong></p><p><strong>Experience:</strong> In your CV and covering letter, please include: <br>a. why you are interested in the role; <br>b. how you meet the essential skills and experience required</p><p>Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors.</p><br><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> "Communicating and Influencing ", "Managing A Quality Service", "Delivering at Pace"</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.</li><li><strong>Technical:</strong> Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.</li></ul><p>*Candidates will be asked to complete a writing task as part of their interview, further details will be provided on invitation to interview.</p><p></p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 26th January 2026.</p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 2nd February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change.</p><br><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a>.</p><ul><li>Applying</li><li>Sifting</li><li>Interview</li><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback</li><li>Reserve List</li><li>Near Miss</li><li>Civil Service Grades</li><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer</li><li>Reasonable Adjustments</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">What you need to know before applying.</a></p><br><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements</li><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements</li><li>Right to Work</li><li>Artificial Intelligence</li><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles</li><li>CV Declaration</li><li>Sponsorships</li><li>Salary and Grade</li><li>Existing Civil Servants</li><li>Conflict of Interest</li><li>Location and Flexible Working</li><li>Fixed Term Contracts</li><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li><li>Appeals and Complaints</li><li>Conflict of Interest</li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><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.<br><br>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.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 : Digital Data Jobs</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Content Editor

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The AGO is a ministerial department serving the Attorney General and the Solicitor General (the Law Officers). The Law Officers are the Government’s chief legal advisers.</p><p>The Law Officers make important decisions that affect public life. Among other things, they decide whether to send criminal sentences that may be too low to the Court of Appeal; whether to open inquests into deaths (for example, the Attorney General made the decision to open new inquests into the deaths at Hillsborough); are the Government’s chief legal advisors, providing advice to both the Prime Minister and Secretaries of State on a range of pressing issues touching on every aspect of daily life in the UK; and they represent the Crown Prosecution Service and Serious Fraud Office in Parliament.</p><p>The Office comprises around 72 multidisciplinary, engaged and high performing team members advising and supporting the Law Officers in all aspects of their work. We pride ourselves on our problem-solving creativity, sophisticated political and handling awareness, and smart ways of working. </p><p>The Law Officers also work alongside the Justice Secretary and Home Secretary to provide a more efficient, effective, and accountable criminal justice system for victims and the public.<br><br>The AGO comprises a high-performing, multi-disciplinary, engaged, and resilient team that prides itself on our:<br><br>• legal professional excellence and creativity;<br>• role and reputation;<br>• team spirit, ethos, and values; and<br>• individual development and wellbeing.<br><br>While the workload can be demanding and there may be times of pressure, the AGO is committed to staff wellbeing and ensuring colleagues have all the support and resources they need to succeed and ensuring our staff maintain a healthy work-life balance. AGO operates a hybrid working policy where there is a requirement of 60% office attendance.<br><br>AGO supports the Civil Service vision of being recognised as the UK’s most inclusive employer, by setting stretching diversity and equality objectives for our organisation.<br><br>AGO is an employer which promotes equality and aims to reflect the diversity of the society in which we live. It is committed to maximising the skills and potential of all its staff. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status or religion/belief.</p><p>Further information about the work of the Law Officers and the Office can be found at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/ago" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/ago</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>We are looking for an ambitious and creative digital and content manager to help us develop and deliver exciting and engaging digital content as part of the communications team for the AGO.</p><p>You will work alongside the SEO Digital content and comms lead on the development and delivery of our digital strategy and support the team to create, prioritise and publish digital content across our channels.</p><p>You will build partnerships with cross government colleagues, stakeholders and digital influencers.</p><p>You will be at the forefront of finding creative ways to engage with our audiences, including groups with an interest in our work and other communities that are harder to reach. Exceptional creativity, attention to detail, collaboration and a passion for the work we do is key.</p><p>You will play an important role in creating content for internal and external channels that can be used across a variety of media including digital, social media, print and broadcast. You will play a key role in enhancing the AGO’s visibility and engagement across all our channels and come up with ideas to deliver content that resonates with audiences.</p><p>Responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Plan, capture, edit, and create visually engaging content that supports the AGO’s strategic priorities and meets the needs of diverse audiences.</li><li>Design and implement creative ways of getting our messages and content to resonate with youth audiences.</li><li>Manage and maintain AGO social media channels, including posting updates, monitoring engagement, growing followers, and evaluating content performance.</li><li>Responsible for managing the end-to-end process of content creation, including timelines and milestones, keeping stakeholders up to date with progress, highlighting issues and working with colleagues to generate creative solutions.</li><li>Support the development of an innovative and creative digital strategy, aligned with wider AGO priorities, to aid channel growth and engagement.</li><li>Work with the wider communications team and department, to develop innovative digital initiatives to drive campaign delivery.</li><li>Support the evaluation of social media content and advise on content ideas and execution, including new content types, and channels, storytelling and narrative development.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We are looking for the below skills, experience and behaviours and we will ask you to demonstrate these in your application form.</p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><p><strong>Technical </strong></p><ul><li>Excellent video and photography shooting/recording and editing skills, excellent knowledge of editing and shooting software and equipment (cameras, Adobe suite).</li></ul><p><strong>Experience </strong></p><ol><li>You will be a skilled communicator, with experience of producing high quality digital content which resonates with audiences, including video content.</li><li>Ability to use the adobe package, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign or similar tools.</li><li>Proficient in using a range of camera equipment to film and edit videos, including B-roll, subtitles, and graphic elements</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.</li><li>Be able to strategically plan activity, with due regard to potential sensitive issues, and risks, through effective horizon planning.</li><li>Strong organisation and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Good organisational skills, with experience of managing social media channels</li></ol><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Ideas</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £36,758, Attorney General's Office contributes £10,648 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><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><p><strong>Contract Terms</strong></p><p>The successful candidate must satisfy all requirements for Security Check (SC) Clearance. Please note you are required to apply for and obtain SC clearance prior to commencing employment in this role. Failure to secure the necessary clearance will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.</p><p>The vacancy will be filled on Fixed Term or on Loan for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of an extension by mutual agreement. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will take up post within six – eight weeks of a job offer being made. If the incumbent is applying on temporary promotion, they will revert to their previous substantive grade and salary after the loan. There is the potential for permanent inward transfer, although this is by exception. Several criteria must be met concerning individual performance, business need and individual career development. A copy of AGO’s policy on secondment extensions and inward transfers can be made available upon request.</p><p>The transfer would be considered voluntary and so would not attract excess fares, travel costs or relocation costs.</p><p><strong>Please note, due to the nature of loan agreements and the necessary release of staff into a new role, candidates will be required to discuss the loan and transfer with management at their home department prior to application. We will require confirmation that you have discussed this with management and they are content to release you into a new role, upon acceptance of any role.</strong></p><p>Please note that any move across the Civil Service on or after October 2018 may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible to claim tax free childcare.</p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>Existing civil servants on level transfer will retain their current basic salary if it is within the AGO pay range. If your salary is higher than AGO maxima you will be placed on the maxima of the pay range and receive the difference as a mark-time allowance, if agreed by HR.</p><p>Where your salary is below AGO’s minima you will be raised to the minima of the pay range £36.758. Any reserved rights to London Weighting or associated London allowances, will be consolidated into basic salary before the uplift to AGO’s minima. Any other allowances will not be retained on moving to AGO. If this results in your salary exceeding the pay range maxima, you will retain the difference on a mark-time basis.</p><p>On promotion there will be an increase of 10% to your current basic salary, or move to the pay range minima, whichever is the highest. If you are in receipt of any reserved rights to London Weighting or associated London allowances, these will be consolidated after applying the 10% promotion calculation. After this calculation if your salary is below the minima of the pay range, you will be moved to the minima of the pay range. Any other allowances will not be retained on promotion. </p><p><strong>Hours and Holiday</strong></p><p>You will be expected to work a 5-day week of 37 hours (excluding lunch breaks).</p><p>AGO is committed to flexible working, but business needs for some roles may limit the scope for particular working patterns. You are encouraged to contact the relevant manager to discuss the position for specific roles<strong>.</strong></p><p>The annual leave allowance for those who joined the Civil Service before 1st July 2013 is 26.5 days per annum, and then 31.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus 9 public and privilege days.</p><p>For those who joined the Civil Service on or after 1st July 2013, or those on modernised terms and conditions, the annual leave allowance is 25 days rising to 30 days, plus 9 public and privilege days.</p><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, Experience and Technical skills.Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following Success Profiles behaviours in your application and at the interview at HEO level:<p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><ul><li><em>Communicating and Influencing (Lead Behaviour)</em></li><li><em>Delivering at Pace </em></li><li><em>Changing and Improving</em></li></ul><p>Your application will be sifted by an AGO panel. In the event that we receive a high number of applications, an initial sift will be carried out on the <strong>lead</strong><strong>behaviour: Communicating and Influencing. </strong></p><p><strong>Technical </strong></p><ul><li><em>Ideas</em></li></ul><p>Working for the AGO means you will be a part of the <a href="https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Government Communications Service</a> (GCS). We'll assess you during the interview against these technical skills outlined in the <a href="https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/publications/competency-framework/" target="_blank">GCS Competency Framework.</a></p><p><strong>Interviews will take place week commencing 9 February 2026 in person at our AGO Offices. Please note this may be subject to change. </strong></p><p>Candidates will be asked to talk through a communications scenario and will be contacted before the interview with the topic.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.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><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><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>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.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>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 : Asif Siddiquee</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Asif.siddiquee@attorneygeneral.gov.uk" target="_blank">Asif.siddiquee@attorneygeneral.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@attorneygeneral.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@attorneygeneral.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcxNDkmdmVyaWZ5PTEyODdjYTY2ODNhNzczZGY2ZWNlODM2MGFhY2EyZGRmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3OTMzNTM4LWE0MjJlNTZhYmRiNTcyYmIyMjQyMjZhZmJlZWNlMGU5MjRlNGNlODg=" target="_blank">HEO Digital and Content Manager - Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 410kB)

Attorney General's Office

Digital and Content Manager

Department of Health and Social Care

Head of Digital Media

HM Treasury

Senior Insight and Evaluation Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>In the Department of Health and Social Care, we are proud of our purpose – to enable everyone to live more independent, healthier lives for longer. To achieve this, and create a great place to work, we have four values: we are inclusive, we constantly improve, we challenge, and we are agile. If this sounds like an environment you would like to work in, we would love to hear from you.</p><p>The Department of Health and Social Care media team sits at the very heart of the health and social care debate, working to ensure the public understands the government's vision for a healthier nation. </p><p>From breaking news on NHS reforms to proactive activity on policy that will change lives, the team translates complex health policy into compelling stories that resonate with millions of people across the UK.</p><p>Our media experts work hand-in-hand with ministers, providing the communications support that ensures every hospital visit, every policy announcement, and every crisis response delivers maximum impact. </p><p>The team help shape how health stories are told, working across national, regional and specialist media to ensure the government's health priorities reach every corner of the country with clarity and conviction.</p><p>They thrive on collaboration, working seamlessly with NHS England, the UK Health Security Agency and other key partners to create powerful communications that drive real change. </p><p>The team actively shape the news agenda, using our deep relationships with journalists and understanding of the health landscape to ensure that vital public health messages reach the people who need them most.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Our award-winning communications directorate is now looking for exceptional Deputy Heads of Media Relations, with experience of working in a complex environment that is subject to significant public, and media scrutiny. You will be part of a leadership team overseeing communications professionals in promoting DHSC policies and priorities, while managing the day-to-day operations of our 24-hour media service, responding to breaking news as well as designing creative, original, and proactive media announcements.</p><p>You should be an experienced communicator with a strong news sense and excellent judgement who can hit the ground running. As part of the senior media relations leadership team you will provide media expertise in an area of significant public and political scrutiny. </p><p>You will understand the importance of choosing the right channel and tactics in delivering messages and ensuring your team engages with, and builds support from, partners across the health and social care sector, charities, science and business to support communications objectives, in addition to working closely with government stakeholders and the media.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an area demanding strategic oversight, leadership, and innovation.</p><p>We can offer you a competitive package, an excellent range of training and development opportunities, a friendly and supportive team and, above all, the chance to play a key role in communicating some of the most important issues in society today.</p><p>Once you become a member of our team, we are not only interested in what you can bring to communications, but also our culture and values, including commitments to staff health and wellbeing, and our diversity &amp; inclusion working group.</p><p>We actively welcome applications from anyone who shares the communications directorate's and wider department's commitment to diversity and inclusion, while ensuring candidates who apply through the Disability Confident Scheme requiring adjustments are supported during our recruitment process.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Key skills and experience required for the role</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience managing media relations for high profile, large and complex organisations.</li><li> A track record of building effective relationships and contacts, and confidently briefing media at all levels to ensure accurate and informed reporting.</li><li> Proven knowledge of digital, broadcast and print media, an ability to quickly spot issues that will be of media interest, and an appreciation of the rapid pace at which stories move in a 24/7 communications environment.</li><li> A track record of developing and delivering proactive communications strategies that enhance the reputation of an organisation, as part of an integrated communications function.</li><li> Established credibility and authority in gaining the confidence of and influencing senior stakeholders.</li><li> Highly developed written and verbal communications skills.</li><li> Ability to rapidly brief on complex issues, presenting in a clear and concise manner and identifying key messages, using recognised insight and evaluation techniques to shape communications and provide measurable results.</li><li> The ability to confidently lead, inspire and empower teams and to build team capability.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Demonstrate writing ability, judgement and ability to effectively communicate.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £74,962, Department of Health and Social Care contributes £21,716 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><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><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.<p>Applications will be sifted W/C: 19/01/2026</p><p>Interview date: W/C 02/02/2026</p><p>Interview location: The interview will take place at 39 Victoria Street, Westminster, London, SW1H 0EU</p><p>Further details and interview slots will be released to candidates who are successful at sift. </p><p>Applications will be sifted on your CV and personal statement.</p><p>Please use your CV to set out your career history, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant for this role. These can be found in the ‘key skills and experience required for the role’ section of the advert. </p><p>Please use your personal statement (in no more than 750 words) to outline how you meet the key skills and experience required for the role as set out in the job advert.</p><p>At interview candidates will be assessed on Behaviours, Strengths and a Technical Skill.</p><p>Candidates will be sent a scenario shortly before the interview (no preparation required ahead of the day of the interview), to prepare and present at the start of the interview to assess the technical skill of writing ability, judgement and ability to effectively communicate.</p><p>To find out more about working in the department please visit our page on the Civil Service careers website <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-department-of-health-social-care/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-department-of-health-social-care/</a> and to find out more information on how to apply visit the Civil Service careers website <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</a></p><p>Applicants who are appointable but were not successful in appointment to this vacancy, may be held on a reserve list for up to 12 months, and contacted if similar vacancies become available. </p><p>Please be aware that some travel may be required across the DHSC estate. </p><p>Candidates must ensure that all information provided in their application is factually accurate. Any examples provided must be taken from personal experience. The Civil Service abides by honesty and integrity as part of its core values, if evidence of plagiarism is found, applications may be withdrawn.</p><p>Please note that applicants will require  clearance.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>Any move to DHSC from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">visit the Childcare Choices website</a>. </p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>If 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. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><p>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:dhscrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">dhscrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </p><p>Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. </p><p>If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. </p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.</p><p>However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading. </p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><p>Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. </p><p>A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.</p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p><strong>Terms and Conditions</strong></p><p>Candidates should note that DHSC’s Terms and Conditions of employment changed from <strong>1 October 2013</strong>. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful. </p><p><strong>New Entrants to the Civil Service</strong></p><p>New entrants appointed in grades AA to G6 will receive DHSC’s modernised terms and conditions:</p><ul><li>Annual Leave: 25 days on entry rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff</li><li>Privilege Leave: 1 day - for the King’s birthday</li><li>Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff</li><li>Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): one month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months’ full pay and five months’ half pay</li><li>Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allow staff to be mobile across the Civil Service</li><li>Probation: 6 month probation period</li></ul><p><strong>Existing Civil Service staff transferring from another Government department, on either level transfer or promotion</strong></p><p>All staff moving to DHSC will transfer onto DHSC’s modernised terms and conditions (as outlined above). </p><p><strong>Existing DHSC staff, appointed on promotion</strong></p><p>If DHSC’s modernised terms and conditions are already held, the employee will retain those terms and conditions. If DHSC’s pre-modernised terms and conditions are held, the employee will transfer onto DHSC’s modernised terms and conditions (as outlined above).</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><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.<br><br>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.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 : Jonathan Reilly</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Jonathan.reilly@dhsc.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jonathan.reilly@dhsc.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:dhscrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">dhscrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the DHSC Central Recruitment Team at <a href="mailto:DHSCrecruitment@dhsc.gov.uk" target="_blank">DHSCrecruitment@dhsc.gov.uk</a> <br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYxNTkmdmVyaWZ5PTZiNDBiYjQ5MWYyNTVjMjM0YWVlYTQ3MDI5OGM2MzUw" target="_blank">General Pay Principles on Recruitment Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 72kB)

Deputy Head of Media

Ofwat (Water Services Regulation Authority)

Communications Professional Placement Programme (12 months)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you passionate about crafting clear, compelling messages that connect with diverse audiences?</p><p>Do you thrive on building understanding and engagement through effective communication strategies?</p><p>Are you excited to collaborate across teams to deliver impactful stories and drive meaningful change?</p><p>If so, come and join us as a Digital Engagement Manager.</p><p>We are looking for a confident and passionate individual with strong communication, planning and engagement skills, to work within Digital &amp; Transformation Group.</p><p>You’ll bring together vital service lines across DWP. Our vision is to improve the lives of citizens with enhanced capability, by operating and modernising critical DWP services essential to our customers and colleagues.</p><p>We are looking for someone who is highly organised, with excellent communication skills. The ability to work with a wide range of colleagues is essential, to define, deliver and evaluate the story to internal and/or external audiences.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Digital Engagement Manger, you will:</p><ul><li>Work collaboratively, building solid partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders across and beyond the organisation, including teams within Digital &amp; Transformation Group, Internal Communications, Press Office, HR, other government departments and external organisations, to deliver campaigns and messaging.</li><li>Help colleagues translate technical issues into relevant and understandable content that resonates with target audiences.</li><li>Manage communications platforms such as the SharePoint site and Teams channel, and lead on all colleague calls, leadership and colleague events and external awards and opportunities.</li><li>Support the people agenda by working closely with people groups, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) working groups and wellbeing leads, acting as an advocate for people-related objectives and promoting relevant activities across the organisation.</li><li>Apply strong campaign management principles and robust quality control using a structured planning model to ensure communications are creative, insight-driven, and effectively evaluated.</li><li>Deliver projects, often concurrently, on time. Develop your own capability to operate effectively in an innovative and multi skilled function.</li><li>Play an active role in the wider engagement community, seeing the bigger picture beyond your own area and supporting collaborative cross team delivery, providing professional support and helping build capability.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>See selection process for further details.<h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Implementation</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £44,447, Department for Work and Pensions contributes £12,876 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><p>We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:</p><ul><li>Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.</li><li>Generous annual leave – at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (pro–rata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.</li><li>Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.</li><li>Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join <a href="https://www.hassra.org.uk/content-hassraorguk-about-hassra" target="_blank">HASSRA</a> a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).</li><li>Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year’s continuous service.</li><li>Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.</li><li>An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Women’s Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.</li></ul><p><strong>Hybrid Working</strong></p><p>This role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work.</p><p>If a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for the role and for you, you will normally be required to spend a minimum of 60% of your contracted working hours from your DWP office.</p><p>If you have a disability, caring responsibilities, or other circumstances that may affect your ability to meet the minimum office attendance requirement, please discuss this with us using the contact details in this advert.</p><p><strong>Salary Information</strong></p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service will join on band minimum. </p><p>Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer should maintain their current salary. </p><p>Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion will move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or receive a 10% increase in salary, whichever is greater. </p><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 Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>Stage 1: Application</strong><br><br>Your application will consist of four parts: <br><br>1. A Personal Details application form. <br><br>2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed.</p><p>3. Personal statement - up to 750 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria below:</p><ul><li>Experience of managing a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, across multiple disciplines</li></ul><ul><li>Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint and MS Teams to deliver multi-channel communications. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to apply clear standards of quality and use analytic tools to measure effectiveness.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of organising virtual and face to face events, from planning to executing, leading working groups and producing outcomes.</li></ul><p>4. Technical statement (up to 250 words). The following statement is aligned to the required technical skill of 'Implementation'.</p><ul><li>Experience of working within a specialist area or in a broad communication and engagement role, with the ability to plan and deliver multi-channel campaigns and tailor messaging to the needs of different audiences.</li></ul><p>Ensure that all examples provided in your statements are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. If you choose to use gen-AI to support your statements, you must follow the guidelines outlined in the <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank"><strong>Artificial intelligence and recruitment guide.</strong></a></p><p>The sift panel will use the information in your employment history, personal statement, and technical statement to assess your experience, skills and knowledge.</p><p>An initial sift will be conducted using the technical statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift.<br></p><p>If you do progress to a full sift, you will be provided with one combined overall assessment score for both your employment history and Personal Statement.</p><p>For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit <a href="https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/" target="_blank">Applying for jobs at DWP Digital.</a></p><p><strong>Important Information</strong></p><ul><li>You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form.</li><li>Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered.</li><li><strong>If your employment history, personal statement or technical statement contain any personal details your application will be withdrawn.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong><br><br>If you’re successful at the sift stage, you’ll be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. During the interview, you’ll be assessed against the experience criteria listed under both the essential and technical skill.<br><br>You will be asked to do a 5 minute presentation to further assess your experience. Your presentation should focus on the following:</p><ul><li>How would you plan and deliver a multi-channel communications campaign to engage diverse audiences and achieve measurable outcomes?</li></ul><p>Interviews will take place from late February 2026. Interview dates to be confirmed.</p><p><strong>Other information:</strong></p><p>If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards.</p><p>All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. </p><p>For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce.</p><p>We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia.</p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank"><strong>DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</strong></a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.</p><p>Complete the “Reasonable Adjustments” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.</p><p>For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the <a href="https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/" target="_blank">How we recruit page.</a></p><p>Find out more about <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-department-for-work-and-pensions/" target="_blank">Working for DWP</a></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location.</p><p>The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><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.<br><br>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 : Arshid Ali</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Arshid.ali@dwp.gov.uk" target="_blank">Arshid.ali@dwp.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you wish to make a complaint, please find further details here: <a href="https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/" target="_blank">https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyODEmdmVyaWZ5PTBhYTJkZGQxYjEwMTk3OWY0YmM2NGIyYjY1NzM1Y2Q2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDcwLTBlZDczM2M4YTMxZWI5NWNhNjk1NzA4ODAxMWM1YWUwNzk3OTRiMTI=" target="_blank">DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 17kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyODImdmVyaWZ5PTBhZDFiMDQ2NTdmNDY3MGEyMmU2YWUxYmQ2NzFhNzVkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDcwLTBlZDczM2M4YTMxZWI5NWNhNjk1NzA4ODAxMWM1YWUwNzk3OTRiMTI=" target="_blank">Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview (18) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 635kB)

Digital Engagement Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>What you’ll do…</strong></p><p>You’ll be joining a productive and successful Brand and Corporate Partnerships team. Since 2020, we have brought in millions of additional funding in support of our work, and you’ll help us take this to the next level.</p><p>We’re looking for someone who shares our ambitious vision in promoting Forestry England and our forests on a cinematic platform.</p><p>You will report to the Head of Brand and Corporate Partnerships and will be a confident and engaging location manager with a detailed understanding of the film and tv industry along with broadcast, commercial and stills productions. You’ll have experience of negotiating fees and contracts, with knowledge of copyright law in relation to film and TV work.</p><p>Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you.</p><p><strong>Where you’ll work…</strong></p><p>The position spans the entire country, requiring regular national travel while also supporting flexible blended working.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Day to day responsibilities for the role can be summarised as the following:</p><ul><li> Liaise closely with incoming productions, supporting and advising from enquiry through to wrap &amp; reinstatement.</li><li> Support colleagues across departments and regions, in facilitating filming.</li><li> Budget, track and report on filming related income and expenditure; working to targets and responding to opportunities nationwide.</li><li> Develop our portfolio and carry out regular site visits to photograph and survey potential locations.</li><li> Manage external relationships with film offices, councils and other industry organisations.</li><li> Promote the work of Forestry England and our locations within the TV and Film sector and engage with industry opportunities both internally and externally (including potential screen tourism offerings).</li><li> Advise on best work practices and review the necessary paperwork ensuring that filming activity is carried out in a professional, safe, sensitive and sustainable manner.</li></ul><p>And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential professional and technical experience</strong></p><ul><li> Strong understanding of managing the changeable needs of a production or crew and their operational, creative and logistical requirements.</li><li> Experience of negotiating fees and contracts, managing budgets and working to income generation targets.</li><li> A strong set of industry contacts to help promote and establish Forestry England locations within the sector.</li><li> Good working knowledge of copyright law with reference to film, photography and TV work.</li><li> Able to advise senior leaders and colleagues across departments on specialist commercial opportunities, and how to make the most of them.</li><li> Able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li> Comfortable independently managing competing priorities across multiple national locations; and timescales.</li><li> Excellent communication and decision-making skills, with a solution-focused approach.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable professional and technical experience</strong></p><ul><li> An understanding of the ecological, environmental and recreation impacts of filming/ photography crews, and how to minimise and mitigate this.</li><li> A good creative eye and photography experience, helping to identify potential locations and develop further our portfolio.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>To be confirmed.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £48,765, Forestry Commission contributes £14,127 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><p><strong>Benefits…</strong></p><p>Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension. You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/" target="_blank">Pension Scheme.</a></p><ul><li>25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year’s service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.</li><li>STaR is our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.</li><li>free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.</li><li>a commitment to lifelong learning through career development. Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.</li></ul><p>Read more about the benefits on the <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/forestry-england-benefits" target="_blank">Forestry England website.</a></p><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.<p><strong>How to apply…</strong></p><p>You will be asked to write a 200 word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. You will be assessed on both during sifting. More details about how to apply are listed on the application form. </p><p>You will be assessed on a technical skill, experience and strength based questions during your interview. </p><p> The <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles." target="_blank">Behaviours</a> being assessed at interview are – </p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture </li><li>Changing and Improving </li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><p>First interviews will take place on 12th February. This date is subject to change. </p><p>Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard </a>check.</p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a>.</p><p>If you're planning to use AI to support your application, please ensure you've read our guidelines <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">here first.</a><a href="https://jobs.forestryengland.uk/members/modules/jobV2/jedit2.php" target="_blank"></a></p><p>Read more about our <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/careers-faqs#text-191896" target="_blank">application process and working with us</a> on the <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/careers-faqs" target="_blank">Forestry England website.</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><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.<br><br>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 : FC Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.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 Commissioners’ 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 in the first instance contact FCE by email: <a href="mailto:englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczNTAmdmVyaWZ5PTYzMDQ0ZTkwM2JiZmI0YTM5MDE1N2U3OWI0ODgwMTFiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTk4LTgzOGU0MTA1ZTA0ODJhODU4N2M2MjVlYzMzZmE2MWYzNzIzNjQ1MTA=" target="_blank">Forestry England Job Description - National Locations Manager (PB3) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 135kB)

Forestry Commission

National Locations Manager (Maternity Cover)

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/6253/JD_-_Communications_Officer.pdf" target="_blank">JD_-_Communications_Officer</a></li>
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<p>To apply for this role, please send your CV, no longer than 3 pages, along with a cover letter matching you to the requirements of the role (maximum 500 words) to <a href="mailto:recruitment@apse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@apse.org.uk</a>.</p>
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<li><a href="JD%20-%20Communications%20Officer.docx">Job description</a></li>
<li><a href="PS%20-%20Communications%20Officer.docx">Person specification.</a></li>
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<p><strong>The closing date is Sunday 1 February 2026.</strong></p>
<p>It is anticipated that interviews will be held on the Wednesday 11 February 2026.</p>



<p>Are you looking for experience in PR and communications?</p>
<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing team in an important role. This key role will involve interviewing a variety of people across the public sector, pulling together and editing publications, disseminating research and creating multimedia content on social media with the ambition of expanding APSE’s reach onto new platforms.</p>
<p>We are looking for a creative communicator who can produce high quality, purpose-driven content for a local government audience. This role will give you the chance to utilise excellent writing skills and provide an opportunity for you to attend events across the UK, working with APSE’s events team including advertisers, sponsors and exhibitors.</p>
<p>An ideal candidate will be motivated, reliable and able to work on their own initiative, as well as being part of a team. This role might suit a recent graduate or someone who is looking for their next move. APSE is willing to provide training on different applications and platforms to the right candidate. A knowledge of basic graphic design is helpful but not essential.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Work for a value-based organisation</p>
<p>APSE is a non-profit organisation working with over 300 local councils across the UK, supporting high-quality, effective and efficient public services. APSE provides a unified national voice for our members and enables collaboration between local councils to develop strong and sustainable front–line services.&nbsp; We are owned by our members, where all surplus is reinvested into the services for the benefit of local public service providers and their communities.</p>
<p>The role holder will also receive a package of benefits including:</p>
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<li>Flexible working hours (Flexi-Time); Monday to Friday</li>
<li>35 hours per week</li>
<li>Occasional home working</li>
<li>Excellent training and development opportunities</li>
<li>Excellent holiday entitlement and the potential to take extra ‘flexi leave’ days</li>
<li>Able to apply to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit)</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Located near to public transport links, gyms and retail</li>
<li>Onsite parking</li>
<li>A real living wage employer and we actively encourage trade union membership</li>
<li>An ethical employer guided by our Environmental, Social and Governance framework</li>
</ul>

Communications Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications.</p><p>These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications. </p><p>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 <br><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/ofqual-hub/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/ofqual-hub/</a></p><p>About the Team</p><p>The 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.</p><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><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><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><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><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><p>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.</p><p>Other benefits you can enjoy include:</p><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><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Ofqual has a highly engaged workforce. Our 2024 Civil Service People Survey score on engagement was <strong>71%</strong>, against <strong>64%</strong> for the whole Civil Service, and was the joint <strong>12th</strong> highest of the <strong>104</strong> participating CS departments.</p><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.<p><strong>Please note that Ofqual does not offer Visa sponsorship</strong><strong>. </strong></p><p>You will be assessed on the Behaviours shown above at interview stage.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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).</p><p>During the interview process, this vacancy will include a task. You will be assessed on a written task to test storytelling, grammar and accuracy.</p><p>We reserve the right to offer a second interview, if required.</p><p>Please submit your application by 19 January 2026 at 23:55pm.</p><p>Interview dates 4 and 5 February 2026 – (subject to change).</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Final panel interviews will be held in person. Further details will be provided at invite to interview stage.</p><p>One of our resourcing colleagues will be on hand to answer any queries you may have throughout the process.</p><p>Please be aware that expenses incurred by candidates during the recruitment process will not be reimbursed.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Reasonable adjustments</strong></p><p>If 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><br><br>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><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><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.<br><br>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.<br><br><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)

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