communications coordinator London, England
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We think this an exciting role, where you will help to promote, engage and influence audiences to join us at Osaka World Expo 2025 and see what the UK has to offer.
You will oversee the planning, production and delivery of Marcomms content for the UK at Osaka World Expo. You will work as part of a team of colleagues from across Government Departments, Japan Network and project workstreams.
You will be responsible for coordinating requests for content, advising on and producing copy/ messaging, and how best to deliver this through events, channels, materials/assets and other activities for internal and external audiences.
Your target audiences will include internal Whitehall Departments and Ministers, alongside international Government, private sector, sponsors and international audiences.
This role reports into the Head of Strategic Communications and will form the core team responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and application of the Marcomms strategy, brand and high-profile stakeholder and audience events.
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to lead on critical communications and marketing.
The successful candidate will be capable of operating effectively in a fast paced and demanding environment. We are looking for:
- Strong experience of drafting and simplifying complex information accurately, from multiple sources, into Plain English to produce engaging content.
- Experience of planning and managing a delivery schedule across multiple channels.
- Evidence of your ability to establish and maintain processes, plans and deliver multiple products to a high standard.
- Experience of collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure quality of input for messaging and content across a mix of channels and through different media.
- The ability to take initiative and ownership of tasks and products assigned to you.
- Proficiency with planning tools i.e. Excel and MS Planner.
- Evidence of using data and insights to inform content, event planning and design.
The role will be based in either Darlington, London, Leeds or Manchester. You will be asked to express a location preference during the application process.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas.
Informal hybrid working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role.
Most DBT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in an office, on average. If your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London salary.
DBT will cover travel costs/expenses to any office which is not your usual office location in line with departmental expenses policy. DIT will not cover commuting costs to your agreed office location.
Appointments will be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences.
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Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working with external agencies, creative teams or Post to deliver an end-to-end campaign.
Personal Attributes & Skills
Motivated, collaborator who can bring their skills and experience to a growing team. Someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and willing to learn on the job.
If this sounds like you, back yourself and apply.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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Selection process details
Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually. We will, however, consider in-person interviews by exception.
Please ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
Sift will take place week commencing 14/08/2023.
Interviews will take place week commencing 28/08/2023.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please align your CV with previous skills and experience. Maximum of 2 A4 pages. Maximum word count of 1000 words.
The Personal Statement should concisely explain, in no more than 750 words, your motivation for applying to this role and why you think you are a suitable candidate for the role.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
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 [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
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.
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.
Please note – the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
The Department for Business & Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation.
Please note – harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to the Department for Business & Trade 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 at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Reasonable Adjustment
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.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
- Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
- 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.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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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).
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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 DBT by email: [email protected].
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.
For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints.
