Media and Communications Officer Bristol, England
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The Director of Flying Training (DFT) Media and Communications Officer sits within the Plans pillar, which is designed to deliver business change initiatives, focussing between the 18 month planning horizon and long term projects. The role will be responsible to DFT to define and continuously improve the Communications Strategy and Plan.
In line with Air Command's longer-term strategy to move to a hybrid working approach, it is envisaged that the opportunity to work from alternative locations will continue where possible, noting that business requirements will govern attendance when necessary. This will include travel to DFT HQ in Bristol as well as other RAF and Ministry of Defence establishments nationally.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week
Job description
The post-holder's key tasks and responsibilities are:
- Maintain and develop the UKMFTS Communication Strategy and Plan
- Develop proactive media plans as part of the Communication Strategy and Plan campaign work
- Lead on drafting proactive and reactive media content in support of the Air Secretariat
- Develop digital content including developing picture/video libraries and creating engaging social media content
- Keep on top of the news agenda
- Work with colleagues at all levels
- Review or Proof-read communications to assure DFT that the content is factually correct
- Coordinate visit requests
- Conduct other duties as required that are appropriate to the scope of the role and grade
Person specification
The essential specific professional skills, knowledge and qualifications for the post are:
Computer literacy: Microsoft proficiency - Outlook , Word, Excel
Social Media sites: Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
Digital skills and a strong social media interest
Attention to detail, good proof-reading skills and ability to adapt writing styles for different channels
Capability to be a self-starter but also a team-player that can work closely with colleagues
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
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%
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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Selection process details
The initial sift will be conducted within one week of the closing date with successful applicants invited for an online interview.
The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV and Personal Statement. Please provide information of the following: job history, qualification details and previous skill and experience. For your Personal Statement please provide evidence of ‘what and how’ demonstration of the essential criteria. Consider your personal skills, qualities and experience of your suitability for the role.
- See attached Terms of Reference (TORs)
At interview you will be assessed against the above along with the behaviours.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]
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Any move to MOD 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/.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Nationality requirements
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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