Communications Director

3 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Manchester Digital Full time
About the Role

The Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) is seeking a highly experienced Strategic Communications Lead to join its team. As a key member of the Transformation and Operations directorate, you will be responsible for internal, external and cross-government communications for the whole of CDDO.

About the Team:

The Communications Team is part of the Transformation and Operations directorate and is responsible for internal, external and cross-government communications for the whole of CDDO. The team works closely with other teams across the organisation to support their objectives through effective strategic communications.

About You:

  • An experienced strategic operator with expert knowledge and understanding of the whole communications mix.
  • Extensive and demonstrable experience in setting direction, overseeing delivery and measuring efficacy of communications activity.
  • Expert writing and editing skills with demonstrable experience of creating different types of content for different purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of CDDO's communications priorities focusing on producing or coordinating accessible content and narratives with impact.
  • Lead a strategic approach to CDDO's narrative on the digital transformation of government and the unique opportunities associated with working in the Government Digital and Data function.
  • Manage planning and coordination with the press team through CDDO's communication grid. Triage incoming requests for communications support for new or emerging communications priorities.

Benefits:

  • A salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.
  • Flexible hybrid working with flexi-time and the option to work part-time or condensed hours.
  • A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28%.
  • 25 days of annual leave, increasing by a day each year up to a maximum of 30 days.
  • An extra day off for The King's birthday.
  • An in-year bonus scheme to recognise high performance.
  • Career progression and coaching, including a training budget for personal development.


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