Communications Officer (Planning and Insights)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office seeks a Communications Officer (Planning and Insights) to join its Strategic Planning and Insights team. The successful candidate will improve the quality and timeliness of Directorate communications planning, support alignment with departmental objectives, and enable better prioritisation and decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of planning and insight products
• Provide evidence-based advice to communications teams
• Maintain and improve shared planning tools and resources
• Prepare concise briefings and recommendations for senior decision-making
• Champion the use of evaluation, analytics, and audience insight

Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in communications, policy, or analytical environment
• Ability to use digital tools and data sources

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office offers a range of benefits, including a Civil Service Pension, 25 days annual leave, and learning and development opportunities.