Videographer

Caxton House, Westminster

Job Summary
DWP's Marketing Team use evidence, insight and expertise to deliver effective and innovative marketing strategies and campaigns. Our marketing campaigns address complex challenges to maintain trust and influence audience behaviour either directly or by increasing engagement with DWP's policies and services.

Our key role is to deliver joined-up strategic communications activity both across government and within DWP to support the Department to achieve its core goals that ladder up to the Government's Growth and Opportunity Missions outlined in the Plan for Change.

As Videographer, you will be responsible for bringing DWP's creative video strategy to life and producing organic and paid content for our social media channels within the Marketing Team.

You will create engaging and high-quality content that communicates departmental policy and ministerial priorities. You will report to the Video Team Manager.

You Will

• Play a key role in storytelling how DWP supports millions of people, making the most of internal and external case studies to bring our work to life.
• Remain calm and effective under pressure, delivering high-quality video content to tight deadlines and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
• Be confident at dealing with senior people and know when to take charge of a situation to get the job done. You will also have a can-do attitude and a flair for making great creative content.
• Plan, develop, and deliver end-to-end video content in partnership with colleagues and stakeholders - from initial concept, scripting, and storyboarding through to editing and final delivery.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to strategically shape a diverse range of content, including ministerial visit coverage, powerful case studies featuring claimants, employers, and staff, as well as content for public-facing campaigns.
• Bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset to producing both reactive and planned video content that clearly communicates departmental priorities.

Job Description
Responsibilities will be:

• Travelling up and down the country on a weekly basis capturing ministerial content, case studies, influencers, 'always on' digital content and DWP staff.
• This is a fast-paced and hands-on position with frequent overnight filming trips, and you must be able to work and travel well under pressure and edit to tight deadlines, as well as respond quickly to short notice requests.
• Produce creative, accessible video content designed to resonate with audiences and support DWP's strategic communications goals.
• Shape and deliver compelling video content that communicates government and departmental policy, including the creation of concepts, content strategies, and pitch materials.
• Work collaboratively across the DWP Communications Directorate, partnering with functional experts to deliver cohesive, multi-channel campaigns.

Responsibilities Will Be

• Travelling up and down the country on a weekly basis capturing ministerial content, case studies, influencers, 'always on' digital content and DWP staff.
• This is a fast-paced and hands-on position with frequent overnight filming trips, and you must be able to work and travel well under pressure and edit to tight deadlines, as well as respond quickly to short notice requests.
• Produce creative, accessible video content designed to resonate with audiences and support DWP's strategic communications goals.
• Shape and deliver compelling video content that communicates government and departmental policy, including the creation of concepts, content strategies, and pitch materials.
• Work collaboratively across the DWP Communications Directorate, partnering with functional experts to deliver cohesive, multi-channel campaigns.

Person specification

Essential Criteria For The Role

• Excellent end-to-end video production skills, to include devising, pitching, planning, storyboarding, filming, lighting, sound recording/mixing, and video editing (Premiere or Final Cut Pro X).
• You must have experience of delivering projects at pace and under pressure.
• You must be a skilled user of video insight - understanding what kind of content works best for which audiences. Experience of using social media video insight and administrating online channels such as YouTube, Vimeo and/or other social channels.
• You must have experience of creating accessible video content, including use of subtitles and voiceover.
• Have experience and confidence in interviewing stakeholders and participants.
• Photography and photo-editing skills using Adobe Creative Cloud.
• You must have a keen eye for detail, be proactive and be able to problem solve.
• You must be able to take creative direction and work autonomously to bring a story to life.

DCS Criteria Additional Information
If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may also be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards

Hybrid Working
This role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work.

If a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for the role and for you, you will normally be required to spend a minimum of 60% of your contracted working hours from your DWP office.

If you have a disability, caring responsibilities, or other circumstances that may affect your ability to meet the minimum office attendance requirement, please discuss this with us using the contact details in this advert.

Regular time in the office is essential when you work as part of the wider DWP Press Office. Being in the office is essential at times, with the need to work closely with key stakeholders that include, Ministers, No. 10, Press, colleagues, etc., often via in-person meetings. This blended working approach allows you to work collaboratively, meet stakeholders in-person, support others and promotes a healthy work life balance. As stated, If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Visa Information
We strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed.

Due to legal considerations in this area, if you have questions about visas, please contact the VISA Sponsorship Team for assistance at

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Behaviours

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Impact
• Insight
• Implementation
• Impact

Alongside your salary of £50,254, Department for Work and Pensions contributes £14,558 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.
• Generous annual leave – at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (pro–rata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.
• Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year's continuous service.
• Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.
• An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Women's Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.

Selection will be by a written sift, followed by an interview (face-to-face).
You will be assessed against experience, behaviours, strengths and Government Communications Service (GCS) technical skills.

We'll assess both what candidates are good at, as well as what they enjoy, to help us measure candidates' behaviours, strengths and their potential. The assessment process comprises of a written application and for shortlisted candidates, a short scenario-based exercise and interview.

Written application
You'll need to complete a CV and Personal Statement when you apply. Your CV should set out your career history with key responsibilities and achievements. Your Personal Statement (max 750 words) should explain how your personal skills and qualities make you a suitable candidate for this role. Your CV and personal statement will both be assessed against the essential criteria set out on slide 6.

Please note – If there are a high number of applications received, an initial sift may be undertaken based on the
first Four essential criteria in the Person Specification.
Interview
A 'blended' interview lasting around 45 minutes to 1 hour will test a mix of behaviours, technical skills and strengths:

It may help to use the WHO or STAR model to explain:

What
the task/ work was,
How
you approached the task/work/situation and what the
Outcomes
were, what did you achieve? Or What was the
Situation
? What were the
Tasks
? What
Action
did you take? What were the
Results
of your actions?

Please see next page for more details on the selection process.

Written Application
The written sift will be conducted using evidence from your CV and Personal Statement and will be assessed against the Essential Criteria within the advert.

Please note – If there are a high number of applications received, an initial sift may be undertaken based on the first four essential criteria listed on slide 6. Candidates who pass the initial sift may progress to a full sift or may go straight to interview.

As part of your application, please include three video links showcasing your portfolio. These should feature work that you have exclusively filmed and edited. Your portfolio will be reviewed during the sifting stage, alongside your CV and cover letter. Please attach your three-video links with your personal statement and ensure your video links do not personally identify you.
Interview
Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Invited To Attend An Interview. This Will Be a Face-to-face Interview . The Interview Panel Will Be a Minimum Of Two People. The Interview Will Assess

a
. We'll assess candidates against the following
Success Profiles: Civil Service behaviours
at HEO level:

• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a quality Service

b
. For this professional communications role, you'll also be tested against the following
Government Communications Service (GCS) technical skills
at IO level

• Insight
• Ideas
• Implementation
• Impact

c
. You'll also be assessed against two
Civil Service Strengths
relevant to the role. These aren't defined by grade

Sift And Interview Dates
Our anticipated timetable - which may be subject to change - is as follows:

• Shortlisting will take place commencing W/C 08/12/2025
• Interviews will commence W/C 19/01/2026
• Interviews will be held in person. Further details will be provided if you are successful and shortlisted.
• To apply for this post please follow the instructions in this candidate pack or the job advert on Civil Service Jobs.
• Please submit your application no later than 23:55 08/12/2025

If you're an existing Civil Servant and want to know more about transferring to another Department, refer to your current department's guidance on transfers within the Civil Service.

Candidates should not resign from their current job until all appropriate checks have been successfully completed.
If you have questions about the role, DWP or the application process, please contact

Further Information
At the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce.

Find out more about working for DWP on the DWP Careers Hub.

Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.

If you are placed on a reserve list but we cannot immediately offer you a post, please note:

• If you are later offered the role you applied for, in a location you have expressed a preference for, and you decline the offer or are unable to take up the post within a reasonable timeframe you will be withdrawn from the campaign and removed from the reserve list, other than in exceptional circumstances (e.g. a contractual Part Time Working Pattern cannot be accommodated in the initial role offered or in cases of serious ill health).
• If DWP makes an offer of an alternative role or location to that which you originally applied for, and you decline that offer, you will be able to remain on the reserve list.

Disability Confident Scheme
If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards.

Reasonable Adjustments
We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Complete the "Reasonable Adjustments" 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.

Integrity, plagiarism, Civil Service Principles and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles.

Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words.

Examples Of Plagiarism Can Include

• Presenting the work, ideas and experience of others as your own
• Copying content or answers from an online or published source that is not your own

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Disclosure and Barring Service and Internal Fraud Database Checks
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 Pre- stating the job reference number in the subject heading.

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.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department, a criminal record check will be carried out.

Important
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. If you are a current employee and are successful you must be able to be released from your current post within four weeks.

Those on protected TUPE/ COSoP terms and conditions applying on promotion or voluntary permanent level move will adopt DWP's Terms and Conditions and this may have a different impact on pay and allowances. Please review this prior to acceptance of a role.

Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP's terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing. Accepting a post will be taken to mean acceptance of revised terms & conditions.

Civil Servants applying on promotion will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or within 10% of existing salary.

Any move to DWP 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 the Childcare Choices Website.

Feedback
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

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).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

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).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact

• Name : Chrostophi evalambious
• Email : EVLAMBIOS..GOV.UK

Recruitment team

• Email :

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. 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 DWP by email: HR..GOV.UK.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Click here to visit the Civil Service Commission.