Description
We are seeking a Deputy Director - Head of Communications to lead a fundamental transformation in how the government informs and connects with citizens. As the most senior communications advisor in the department and a member of the cross-government communications leadership group, you will actively lead and embrace change and innovation.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Seeing the big picture
- Changing and improving
- Leadership
- Communicating and influencing
- Delivering at pace
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide decisive, expert counsel to the Attorney and Solicitor General on the communication of departmental priorities and reputation management
- Lead and develop a high-performing, multi-disciplinary communications team
- Shape the senior leadership of Government Communications across the profession
- Partner with policy and delivery colleagues to integrate communications thinking into the policy-making and delivery process
- Develop compelling narratives that connect government priorities to real-world citizen stories
The role requires:
- Marketing and storytelling mindset with demonstrable experience of audience-led, insight-driven campaigns
- Senior advisory and influencing skills
- Demonstrable experience leading digital transformation in communications
- Proven crisis management and transformation leadership
- Exceptional leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
Security Clearance Level: Security Check (SC) clearance
Salary: GBP 86,000 per year