Communications Officer

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom Alexander Mann Solutions for Public Sector Resourcing Full time

**Communications Officer - SC Cleared**

**Inside IR35**

**Contract Term**:6 months

**Contracting Authority**:Ministry of Defence (MoD)

**Location**:Hybrid - 3 days from Northwood, London. Remainder WFH/Remote

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

To do this we have an annual budget of almost £40 billion and a workforce comprising 193,000 people, almost 59,000 of whom are civilians. We currently manage more than £11 billion of spend every year.

Our work really matters; we offer engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services we provide. We employ people in many different roles and in many locations across the UK and abroad. We have jobs in policy, finance, HR, IS/IT, commercial and project management and all the types of jobs you would expect to find in a government department, or indeed in the private sector. We also employ doctors, dentists, teachers, police, fire service, quantity surveyors, and engineers to name a few. There are many opportunities to develop and progress both within MOD and across the wider Civil Service, whether you’re a permanent appointee or an interim.

**As a Communications Officer, your main responsibilities will be**:

- As Communications Officer you’ll be responsible communicating the work of our personnel in a clear and engaging way, using newsletters, our intranet, media releases, and by responding to media queries.
- Collaborate with members of the communications team, and with colleagues across the organisation, to plan and curate inspirational communications content.
- Act as a skilled and sympathetic editor of other people’s writing, helping them to reinforce key messages and engage with our audiences.
- Development and editing of monthly blog posts for the website
- Produce news stories for release on gov.uk or directly to media outlets
- Offer well-judged and evidence-based communication handling advice to senior management and colleagues across the organisation.
- Develop communications and draft statements for different stakeholders and audiences
- Respond effectively and efficiently to media enquiries of all types

**Essential Skills**:

- SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role.
- Excellent writing skills including production of articles, features, media releases and editing and copywriting experience
- Experience in a communications or related environment, with direct experience of managing communications activities.
- Experience of planning and delivering, often under time pressure
- Understanding of how metrics and evidence can be used to improve outcomes
- Proactive team player with the ability to work on a variety of projects at the same time.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.

**Desirable Skills**:

- Experience of managing social media profiles
- Experience using design tools and software
- CIPS Certification

**If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply.**

**Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.**

**If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, PSR provides a ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of our PSR Sourcing team.**

**If you qualify, please notify us.**
- Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas._

**Job Type**: Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

Reference ID: PSR1JP00071296

  • Office Manager

    1 week ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Whitehouse Communications Full time

    Job SummaryWhitehouse Communications is seeking an experienced office manager to oversee daily activities, focusing on human resources and operational efficiency.This role involves fostering a positive work environment, collaborating with senior management, and handling various administrative tasks.Key responsibilities include staff engagement, employee...

  • Office Manager

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Whitehouse Communications Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Office Manager to join our team at Whitehouse Communications. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily activities, focusing on human resources and operational efficiency.Key responsibilities include:Staff Engagement and Events: Organise staff socials and team building activities to foster...

  • Financial Communications Expert

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pembroke Communications Full time

    Financial Communications, Associate DirectorTeneo is seeking a seasoned Financial Communications expert to join our team as an Associate Director. As a key member of our financial communications practice, you will be responsible for providing strategic counsel to clients in the financial services sector, helping them navigate complex business challenges and...

  • Financial Communications Expert

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pembroke Communications Full time

    Financial Communications, Associate DirectorTeneo is seeking a seasoned Financial Communications expert to join our team as an Associate Director. As a key member of our financial communications practice, you will be responsible for providing strategic counsel to clients in the financial services sector, helping them navigate complex business challenges and...

  • Global Communications Strategist

    20 hours ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Spotlight Communications Full time

    **About Us**At Spotlight Communications, we pride ourselves on being a creative and passionate team that delivers impactful PR results and cultivates personal relationships. Established in the UK with a global media reach, we have fine-tuned our approach to strategic communications over many years, creating deep relationships with clients, media, and key...

  • Strategic Communications Director

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pembroke Communications Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Communications Director to join our team at Pembroke Communications. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and executing high-impact communication strategies that drive business results for our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesClient Team Direction:...

  • Strategic Communications Director

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pembroke Communications Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Communications Director to join our team at Pembroke Communications. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and executing high-impact communication strategies that drive business results for our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesClient Team Direction:...

  • Marketing and Communications Director

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom RLM Communications, Inc. Full time

    Join Our Team as a Marketing and Communications ExpertWe are seeking a highly skilled Marketing and Communications professional to lead our marketing and communications strategy. As the Head of Marketing and Communications, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy that increases our brand visibility and...

  • Marketing and Communications Director

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom RLM Communications, Inc. Full time

    Join Our Team as a Marketing and Communications ExpertWe are seeking a highly skilled Marketing and Communications professional to lead our marketing and communications strategy. As the Head of Marketing and Communications, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy that increases our brand visibility and...

  • Consultant - Digital Communications

    5 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Portland Communications Full time

    Portland is a global communications consultancy trusted by some of the highest profile organisations, governments, and individuals in the world with offices in London, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Washington D.C., New York City, Singapore, Doha and Nairobi. The work that we do is exciting, challenging and genuinely interesting. We design and deliver...

  • Corporate Communications and Campaigning Leader

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pembroke Communications Full time

    Associate Director, Campaigns and StrategyWe are seeking an experienced communications professional to join our Campaigning team as an Associate Director. This role will be responsible for developing and executing high-impact communication strategies and campaigns that drive business results.The ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering...

  • Press Officer

    5 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Custard Communications Full time

    **Custard is an ambitious integrated public relations (PR) and marketing consultancy specialising in the hospitality industry.** We specialise in growing businesses, from independent hotels to conference venues and from small suppliers to trade associations. We are the hospitality marketing experts. This is a very exciting time to join our team. Our 16...

  • Facilities and Office Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom HHB Communications Ltd Full time

    Job OverviewHHB Communications Ltd. is seeking a skilled Facilities and Office Manager to oversee the smooth operation of our premises, including offices and warehouses. This is a varied role that requires a proactive and practical approach to problem-solving, with a focus on facilities management, health and safety, and office administration.Key...

  • Facilities & Office Manager

    7 days ago

    London, United Kingdom HHB Communications Ltd Full time

    Job Description About Us:   HHB Communications Ltd. are the UK’s leading supplier of professional audio technology to retailers, recording studios, post-production facilities and broadcasters.      HHB is part of the Midwich Group, a specialist audio visual distributor with operations across UK and Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.    ...

  • Facilities & Office Manager

    2 weeks ago

    london, United Kingdom HHB Communications Ltd Full time

    About Us:   HHB Communications Ltd. are the UK’s leading supplier of professional audio technology to retailers, recording studios, post-production facilities and broadcasters.      HHB is part of the Midwich Group, a specialist audio visual distributor with operations across UK and Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.     Based in NW10...

  • Facilities & Office Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom HHB Communications Ltd Full time

    About Us: HHB Communications Ltd. are the UK’s leading supplier of professional audio technology to retailers, recording studios, post-production facilities and broadcasters.    HHB is part of the Midwich Group, a specialist audio visual distributor with operations across UK and Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.   Based in NW10 London,...

  • Digital Communications Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Apollo Strategic Communications Full time

    {"title": "Digital Communications Internship", "description": "Join Our Digital TeamApollo Strategic Communications is a fast-growing international communications agency seeking a talented Digital Communications Intern to assist our Digital Team in carrying out successful digital campaigns and supporting a diverse range of clients.We are looking for a...

  • Digital Communications Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Apollo Strategic Communications Full time

    {"title": "Digital Communications Internship", "description": "Join Our Digital TeamApollo Strategic Communications is a fast-growing international communications agency seeking a talented Digital Communications Intern to assist our Digital Team in carrying out successful digital campaigns and supporting a diverse range of clients.We are looking for a...

  • Communications Officer

    5 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Communications Officer - Prisons and Probation Ombudsman - 77453** **£35,405 - £39,000** **London**: **Overview of the role** The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) is an Arm’s Length Body (ALB) of the Ministry of Justice. We have three key duties: - to investigate complaints made by prisoners, young people in detention, offenders under probation...

  • Communications Officer

    5 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Public Sector Resourcing Full time

    **Communications Officer** **Inside IR35** **Contract Term**:11 months*** **Contracting Authority**:The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FDCO) **Location**:Hybrid (2 days in the London office, 3 WFH - Remote may be considered with office attendance as and when required) The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for...