Assistant Press Officer

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 350018**Salary**:

- £25,310 - £31,825- National: £25,310 - £27,515; London: £28,510 - £31,825 (pro rata for part-time working). There is also a £5050 pa communications allowance.- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Executive Officer**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- DESNZ - Integrated Corporate Services - Communications**Type of role**:

- Communications / Marketing
- Press Relations**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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**Benefits**:
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- Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

**Job summary**:
Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work in a government department that is at the forefront of current policy making decisions that will impact the UK and beyond? If yes then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.

Here at DESNZ we are securing the UK’s long term energy supply, bringing down energy bills and halving inflation. We are seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.

Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful. Our Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are Bold, we are Collaborative, we are Inclusive and we Learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.

We offer great work benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.

**Find Out More**

Please note DESNZ are currently reviewing our terms and conditions and pay arrangements following Machinery of Government changes and as part of the outstanding August 2023 pay award. Please be aware there may be changes to terms and conditions and pay ranges listed in this advert ahead of you starting in post.

**Job description**:

- At the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, we pride ourselves on our creative communications.
- Our agenda - which includes issues such as energy security, energy bills and tackling climate change - means we are always in the news.
- We're looking for expert communicators with proven skills in media relations to join our team, drafting high-quality plans to tell the story on some of the Government's highest priorities.- The talented and high-profile press office at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is staffed by a team of committed, professional communicators. As a member of the Government Communications Service, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills with both formal and informal training and mentoring.
- So if you want to work in a fast-paced environment at the heart of Government, this could be the role for you.**Person specification**:

- Produce media monitoring products for the department, keeping officials, Special Advisers and ministers appraised of the latest developments in our key areas of policy.
- Identify news stories that require both reactive government comment to counter incorrect reporting and proactive insertion of the department’s voice to promote the government’s agenda.
- Draft engaging tweets and statements for ministers.
- Produce research and briefing products for use by ministers ahead of public engagements like media interviews.
- Receive, log and respond to enquiries from journalists.
- Produce evaluation of key departmental announcements.

**Skills and experience**:

- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- A talent for writing creative, eye-catching and persuasive copy.
- Good stakeholder engagement skills.
- An ability to quickly learn new tools, contribute new ideas and learn new approaches to delivering world-class communication.
- Curiosity and an interest of the media landscape and current affairs.

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

- Delivering at Pace
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions

**Benefits**:

- Alongside your salary of £25,310, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero contributes £6,833 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero offers a competitive mix of benefits including:

- A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, hom



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