Strategic Communications Lead
@ Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Bristol-London, Ontario, Canada
£55,403
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government, setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. With priorities such as connecting public sector services, harnessing AI for public good, strengthening digital and data infrastructure, and elevating leadership, GDS drives national transformation.

About the Team

GDS is home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the renowned GOV.UK and is at the forefront of the UK’s geospatial strategy. Located across Manchester, London, and Bristol, the team is comprised of highly-skilled digital professionals working on high priority, transformative projects.

Role Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic communications advice to senior policy officials.
  • Develop, plan and execute high quality strategic communications plans.
  • Create accessible content and impactful narratives across channels.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams ensuring communications integration.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships including policy, press, and external agencies.
  • Oversee staff performance and development as a line manager.

Essential & Desirable Criteria

Extensive experience in communications strategy and execution, excellent news judgement and written skills, and proven capability in managing multiple stakeholder demands under tight deadlines are essential. Experience using data and insight to craft communication plans and working with external agencies is desirable.

Benefits

  • Salary: £55,403 with additional Civil Service Pension contributions.
  • Flexible working arrangements including job sharing and homeworking.
  • 25+ days annual leave and excellent learning & development opportunities.
  • Employee discounts across retail, travel and lifestyle.

Office Attendance & Work Arrangement

This position follows a discretionary hybrid working policy with 40-60% office attendance in the UK.

Application Process

Applications include a CV and a personal statement (max 1000 words) demonstrating how you meet the role criteria. Successful applicants will progress to behavioral interviews and presentation assessments. Reasonable adjustments are available for disabled candidates.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Strategic communications
  • Digital government
  • AI applications
  • Policy advising
  • Content creation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Data analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Project planning
  • Integrated communications
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  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor your experience to digital government strategy.
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Technical Preparation

Review current digital government trends.
Study AI applications in public services.
Familiarize with data analytics tools.
Understand communications technology platforms.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging stakeholder situation.
Explain your approach to tight deadlines.
Share a time you led a team successfully.
Discuss adapting strategy under pressure.

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