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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are looking for a Content Designer who is enthusiastic about user-centred design and wants to make a positive impact in helping to protect residents and improve the safety and standard of all buildings in England. Our ambition is to produce a best-in-class web presence that delivers BSR guidance, content and services that meet user needs.</p><p><strong>Working pattern</strong></p><p>Part-time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Flexible working is also available.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The government announced on 30 June 2025 that the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is to become an Arm's Length Body (ALB) of Ministry for Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) and will be moved out of HSE. This is the natural next step in the development of the regulator and was always a likely outcome once BSR was established. It has been confirmed that the ALB will be a Non-crown, Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB), and as such its employees will be Public Servants, rather than Civil Servants. </p><p>Any successful candidates recruited to this vacancy will initially be onboarded to HSE, with a move to the new NDBP to be undertaken in due course.</p><p>The role requires a practitioner with content design experience who will define and assure best practice, making sure our content aligns to BSR’s strategy and objectives, while meeting the needs of our users. You will work with the content design team, service teams and policy to produce guidance, content and services. This job has been mapped to the <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Digital, Data and Technology Profession Capability Framework - GOV.UK</a> and will use the knowledge of <a href="https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/the-team/what-each-role-does-in-service-team%20" target="_blank">Government Digital Service</a> ways of working and design roles.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create, test and iterate user-centred content, making complex language and processes easier to understand</li><li>Use analytics, user feedback, and user research to evaluate and identify issues or opportunities to improve content</li><li>Build relationships with stakeholders (subject matter experts) to understand their goals and work with them to improve user journeys and content maintain relationships with other user-centred design professionals in BSR (Building Safety Regulator), HSE (Health and Safety Executive) and across-government</li><li>Help with quality assuring content design work, undertaking 2nd checks and content 'crits' </li><li>Pitch your concepts and solutions, and negotiate and agree briefs and schedules</li><li>Work with others to identify and agree criteria for monitoring the performance and impact of content </li></ul><br><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Skills and Criteria</strong></p><p> You will have: </p><ul><li>Experience of working as a content designer or in a similar role </li><li>Ability to translate complex or technical concepts into clear and useful content </li><li>Experience of using data, user feedback, and user research to improve content or a product </li><li>Ability to work on multiple projects with numerous stakeholders, and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines </li><li>Experience of digital accessibility standards</li><li>Interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt your communication style to work in teams with digital and non-digital professionals</li></ul><p><strong>Travel</strong></p><p>This post can be based in any of the advertised locations, although some travel to our Bootle office will be required for collaborative working and meetings. As this position may be based at two different working locations, the successful candidate will be subject to multiple placed working and will therefore be able to claim their travel expenses for commuting to Bootle.</p><p>For details of HSE locations please see here <a href="https://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/maps/" target="_blank">HSE Offices</a></p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £38,005, Health and Safety Executive contributes £11,010 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></ul><p><strong>We invest in our people with</strong>;</p><ul><li>Competitive rates of pay</li><li>Access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme to which HSE contribute 28.97%, far more than in the private sector</li><li>Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career</li><li>Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture</li><li>25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave</li><li>Parental leave benefits</li><li>As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed.</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 and Experience.<p><strong>Application information</strong></p><p>As part of your application, you will be invited to complete an anonymised CV which should include your career history, skills, experience and qualifications. </p><p>You will also be asked to complete an anonymised Personal Statement, of no more than 750 words which demonstrates how you meet the essential skills and criteria of the job advert. </p><p>You will also be asked to complete a statement of no more than 250 words on how you meet the lead behaviour (Making Effective Decisions). </p><p><strong>Application Guidance</strong></p><p>Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a personal statement <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><strong>Sift Information </strong></p><p>The sift will take place week commencing 2nd February 2026 when you will be assessed on your CV and Personal Statement which demonstrate how you meet the essential skills and criteria of the job advert.</p><p>In the event of a high number of applications at sift, we will assess on the lead behaviour (Making Effective Decisions). </p><p><strong>Interview Information </strong></p><p>Interviews will take place week commencing 16th February 2026 when you will be assessed against the behaviours detailed within the advert. </p><p><strong>Sponsorship </strong></p><p>This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.</p><p>Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply.</p><p>HSE reserve the right to conduct additional checks, including Google and social media checks, when recruiting candidates into a role within HSE. These checks will be carried out in line with the Civil Service Commission Principles and, if used all candidates will be subject to these additional checks.</p><p>From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre-employment checks, HSE’s Recruitment Team are required to check your details against the Internal Fraud Hub (IFH), using your personal details – name, NINO, and date of birth. If you are included on the database, you will be refused employment. If you believe that there has been an error in the inclusion of your data and wish to make an appeal, please contact the CO email box <a href="mailto:internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>Details of the types of internal fraud/dishonesty covered by this process are defined by the Cabinet Office and can be found here <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register privacy notice - GOV.UK</a></p><p>It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document.</p><p>Progression through pay ranges is subject to annual pay awards as permitted within annual Civil Service pay remit guidance and negotiations with Trade Unions.</p><p>HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.</p><p>If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example, if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: <a href></a></p><p>If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE.</p><p>Any move to HSE 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. Determine your eligibility <a href="https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here </a></p><p>Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further; Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of 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.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 : Emma Groves</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:emma.groves@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.groves@hse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you believe that Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition have not been met, you can raise a complaint by emailing: <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk</a> or by writing to HSE at the following address: HR Resourcing Team, 2.3 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7HS. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact Civil Service commissioners: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecodecomplaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecode…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc5NjgmdmVyaWZ5PWZmOTVlZjNhODUwNGJmMWQ2OTIyYzQ4YzlkZjNhYjQ0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NTM3OTY0LTk0Y2QxNzRhY2Y2OWQ5YzIyMTAxYTc4NTFiMTJkNzkyZTY4NmMyN2E=" target="_blank">HSE Terms and Conditions - CSJ Advert Annex Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 116kB)

Health and Safety Executive

Content Designer (Band 4/HEO)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Content Designer, Digital Team.</strong></p><p><strong>4 Fixed-term contract roles: 2 contracts of 23 months, 2 contracts of 12 months.</strong></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join The National Lottery Community Fund as a Content Designer.</p><p>You’ll mostly work on content to help people understand and apply for funding. This includes content for our website, as well as for application forms, emails and other guidance. You’ll also have the opportunity to help improve our content and user experience across the whole service.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You'll be part of our Digital team. We’re a multi-disciplinary team, working to user-led design principles. You’ll work with other designers, researchers, developers, and colleagues from the rest of the Fund to design content that meets user needs and reflects our values.</p><p>You’ll join a thriving group of designers who love sharing knowledge and experience. We’ll offer you support to widen your design skills, and opportunities to take part in training and communities of practice.</p><p>The responsibilities of the job include:</p><ul><li>designing and writing clear, user-focused content</li><li>using research, feedback, and analytics to inform and improve content</li><li>working collaboratively with designers, developers, and researchers</li><li>collaborating with colleagues outside our team who do not have a user-centred design background</li><li>making sure content meets accessibility standards</li><li>building and deploying content on our website content management system</li><li>contributing to our design community</li></ul><p><strong>Interview Details</strong></p><p><strong>Interview Date: </strong>25, 26 February and 2, 4 March 2026</p><p><strong>Format: </strong>Virtual interview</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Hybrid working, anywhere in the UK. Choice of home or office working (offices in Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, or Newtown). Some in person meetings, including quarterly away days across UK locations.</p><p>We’ll talk to you about where you are based and your working pattern if you get the job.</p><p>We will be hosting a <strong>briefing session on: Wednesday 21 January 2026, from 11am to 11:45am.</strong> To register or ask any questions please email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>Upload your CV in Word format and write a supporting statement of up to 1000 words. We'll use the following criteria to score your application – so you should show how you meet them in your supporting statement.</p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Design content to meet user needs and make complex language and processes easy to understand.</li><li>Formulate hypotheses and gain insights from data and user research.</li><li>Have a strong practical understanding of accessibility and inclusive design.</li><li>Work collaboratively in an agile or fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to follow content standards and style guides.</li><li>Tailor communication to stakeholders' needs and work with them to build relationships, while also meeting user needs.</li></ul>​<strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><strong>​</strong><ul><li><strong>​</strong>Create prototypes (in software like Figma) and use content management systems (like Umbraco).</li><li>​Contribute to content strategies and policies.</li></ul><p><strong>Equity, Diversity and Inclusion </strong>​</p><p>Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. </p><p>We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. </p><p>As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) </p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,000, The National Lottery Community Fund contributes £13,036 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>A full list of our benefits can be found on our website using the link below:</p><p>Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme<br>Flexible working<br>Enhanced paid maternity/ paternity leave<br>Paid volunteering leave<br>Season ticket loan</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>Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.<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>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.<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 : <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us" target="_blank">https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc4NjYmdmVyaWZ5PWM3MDI3ZjdmNjExMGY4YTAxMDFjNDc3NGZkNzE4M2I0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NTM4MTExLWVmNTJiNWZmMjJhNGIyNzExYWI5N2ZmMTFkMDg1YzE5YzBlODUxYTQ=" target="_blank">Digital Content Designer (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1035kB)

The National Lottery Community Fund

Content Designer/ Dylunydd Cynnwys

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Would you like to work on campaigns which impact the entire Civil Service? </p><p>The Cabinet Office is looking for a talented Senior Communications Manager to become a member of the Civil Service Communications team, delivering excellent, high-profile communications to 550,000 civil servants based across the UK and internationally.</p><p>This is an exciting time to join the Civil Service and we require a strong communicator to shape the communications for a range of priorities. The work of the team spans central high-profile announcements, nationwide annual events, visits, and engaging civil servants and leaders through our social media and departmental and Civil Service channels. </p><p>This role demands proactivity, organisation, creativity, and attention to detail. It’s multi-disciplinary and will give you the opportunity to form close working relationships with Cabinet Office teams, other departments, private offices, and senior stakeholders. This role will expose you to those at the very heart of government, enabling excellent career development potential.</p><p>We are looking for someone with a background in delivering high-impact campaigns, social media and community management, using data and insights to optimise communications products, and working across government in a collaborative manner.</p><p>As a member of the Government Communication Service, you will also be awarded with fantastic learning and development opportunities.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>What we are looking for:</p><ul><li>Experience in designing and delivering effective communications campaigns from start to finish</li><li>Experience in using evaluation to inform current and future communications</li><li>Strong experience with digital communications, particularly with LinkedIn and Instagram but on other platforms as well</li><li>Experience working across large organisation and coordinating with diverse stakeholders</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to quickly build strong working relationships with people at all levels, across different organisations and business areas </li><li>Excellent organisational and communications planning skills and a strong attention to detail </li><li>Work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines</li><li>Ability to use different channels to engage people effectively – including digital options</li><li>Experience in events management </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to be media savvy, with a good understanding of the Civil Service and being alert to emerging issues and trends which might impact or benefit our work</li></ul><p>This position can be based in London, Glasgow, or York. It is currently hybrid with the expectation of 60% attendance in the office each week.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Plan, deliver and evaluate cross-government communications campaigns, using an array of channels both internal and external, reporting to the Head of Civil Service Communications</li><li>Develop strategic engagement plans for the Cabinet Secretary and Civil Service Chief Operating Officer</li><li>Devise and manage social media activity for Civil Service channels, working to achieve the best possible outcomes</li><li>Work with colleagues across other government departments to ensure work is driven forward at pace, is intelligence-led and meets agreed objectives</li><li>Measure and evaluate work against agreed objectives, request feedback and present back, ensuring the team acts on learnings</li><li>Build peer and senior relationships with departmental and other colleagues to ensure the successful delivery of campaigns</li><li>Support the wider team on the delivery of priority campaigns for the Cabinet Office.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional information:</strong></p><p>A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.</p><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><li>Seeing the Big Picture</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>Insight</li><li>Ideas</li><li>Implementation</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £43,760, Cabinet Office contributes £12,677 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/thinking-of-joining-the-civil-service/" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension</a> which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%.</li><li>A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.</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, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>For your application, you will need to submit your CV and a personal statement of no more than 750 words, outlining what makes you a suitable candidate. </p><p>Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.<br><br>Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using your personal statement.</p><p>Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. <br><br><strong>Selection process</strong></p><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><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><p><strong>Technical skills</strong></p><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Insight – Gather insight on staff communication usage, needs and preferences. Use these data to inform the selection of internal communications channels.<br></li><li>Ideas – Demonstrate a practical understanding of organisational functions, roles and communication requirements to enable the design of contextualised and tailored content for internal audiences.</li><li>Implementation – Demonstrate strong written communication skills in writing clearly for target audience</li></ul><p><strong>Expected timeline (subject to change)</strong></p><p>Expected sift date – tbc</p><p>Expected interview date/s – tbc</p><p>Interview location - Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.<br></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:cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">cabinetofficerecruitment.grs</a><a href="mailto:cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">@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><strong>Further information</strong></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>This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.</p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>Any move to Cabinet Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. </p><p>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>Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years’ UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.</p><p>For further information on National Security Vetting please <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting" target="_blank">visit the Demystifying Vetting website</a>.</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 or Disclosure Scotland 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>For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email <a href="mailto:Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk" target="_blank">Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk</a></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>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.<br><br>Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. <br><br><strong>Feedback</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.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>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 : Ziad Ramley</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:ziad.ramley1@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">ziad.ramley1@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.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 that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service by email at : <a href="mailto:cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>. For further information on the Recruitment Principles and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzQ4NDkmdmVyaWZ5PTYwZjRhYmI0ZGFmMWQ0MTU0OTljOGFlNGExMjEyNmJlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2MjA0NTMyLWRiOTliOTJjYjNlODZmMjRhNTk0YzkzNzY3N2YzMjI4ZWU5YjA4YjE=" target="_blank">Cabinet Office Employee Offer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 302kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzQ4NTAmdmVyaWZ5PWQ5ZWU0OTY2NmMyZmEyNmEyZTMxZWQ0NTIwNjE2YTNiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2MjA0NTMyLWRiOTliOTJjYjNlODZmMjRhNTk0YzkzNzY3N2YzMjI4ZWU5YjA4YjE=" target="_blank">Cabinet Office Terms and Conditions - External 2025-02-20 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 83kB)

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