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Join Ofgem and help shape the future of energy in Great Britain. As a Digital Communications Officer on a 24-month fixed-term contract, you will play an important role in ensuring that millions of consumers, businesses and stakeholders can easily access clear, accessible and engaging information about the energy sector and the transition to Net Zero. Working within our Digital Communications team, you will create, review and publish high-quality website content that meets user needs, supports organisational objectives and delivers a positive digital experience. Using content design principles, audience insight and performance data, you will help make complex information easier to understand, ensuring content is findable, usable and accessible for all users.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled digital communicator who is passionate about creating user-centred content and improving online experiences. You will collaborate with colleagues across policy, stakeholder engagement, events and strategic communications teams to deliver effective digital campaigns and content projects from concept through to publication. The role requires strong writing and editing skills, experience of working with content management systems, and a good understanding of content standards, accessibility requirements and style guidelines. You will also use research, analytics and user feedback to continually improve content performance and support wider transformation work across ofgem.gov.uk.

We are looking for someone who combines creativity with attention to detail, thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated by delivering meaningful outcomes for users. In return, you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile communications that support one of the most significant challenges facing the UK today: delivering a safe, affordable and environmentally sustainable energy system. If you are enthusiastic about digital communications, content design and improving user experience, we would love to hear from you. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact while developing your skills within a purpose-driven organisation committed to innovation, inclusion and public service excellence.

Ofgem has a culture of inclusion that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our colleagues. It fuels our innovation and helps ensure we can best represent the consumers and the communities we serve. Everyone is welcome - as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, write, edit and publish content to strict deadlines using content management systems.
• Support the timely delivery of communications campaigns, managing digital content from ideation to launch.
• Make sure that Ofgem.gov.uk content is user-centred, aligns to business objectives and consistently meets publishing standards.
• Use analytical skills and work with colleagues to develop and use insight, interpreting research to better understand user needs and improve content based on data and user feedback.
• Provide content expertise and advice to Ofgem colleagues.
• Some out of hours working will be required as part of a shared duty rota.

Key Outputs and Deliverables

• Develop and deliver communications ccontent
• Support the delivery of content transformation on ofgem.gov.uk using content design principles.
• Support digital publishing operational activity, ensuring content meets publishing and accessibility guidelines.
• Build relationships across Ofgem to focus on the needs of the user and influence stakeholders.
• Collaborate and problem-solve with colleagues, especially in strategic communications, stakeholder management, events, and policy to deliver tangible improvements to ofgem.gov.uk.
• Contribute to and use style guides and content patterns.

Person specification

Role Criteria

Essential Criteria:

• Experience of writing and editing content, especially for an online audience, using content design principles. (LEAD CRITERIA)
• Experience of working in a challenging communications role, with demonstrable previous experience in content management. (LEAD CRITERIA)
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work calmly even when faced with fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
• Ability to interact with stakeholders at a variety of levels and across functions, and to manage client expectations to ensure objectives are met.
• Experience of using web traffic and behavioural analytics, converting data to insight with the ability to report in various formats.

Desirable Criteria:

• Understanding of social media and other communications channels, integrating content into wider campaigns.
• Experience of working in government communications, or on GOV.UK, adhering to Government Digital Service (GDS) design principles.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• The interview will include a written assessment.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £26,694, OFGEM contributes £7,733 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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 candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be directed to a Civil Service test – guidance for this can be found here Civil Service online tests - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).The test you are due to take is not timed and you can complete it at your own pace. Upon passing the test, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications.

You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential criteria listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile.

The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview, including your CV and any statements or examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Ofgem takes any incidences of cheating very seriously. Please ensure all examples provided are of your own experience. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant applications will be withdrawn from the process. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

Please refer to Civil Service candidate advice on the acceptable use of artificial intelligence within the recruitment and selection process - Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by [ https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn].

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

Security

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

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

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

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Fiona Creary
• Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk

Online test instructions

These tests are NOT timed. Please take advantage of the practice tests available and take your time to complete. You'll need to allow sufficient time to complete all 3 tests before you can submit your application

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles.

In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk. If 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 website.

Attachments

Role Profile-Digital Communications Officer - Content Design Opens in new window (pdf, 174kB)Candidate Pack- 472127 Digital Communications Officer - Content Design Opens in new window (pdf, 886kB)Terms and Conditions Apr25 2 (1) Opens in new window (pdf, 335kB)