Chief Communications Officer, No10 Communications Team

Details

Reference number

479245

Salary

£59,207

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Grade 7

Contract type

Fixed term

Loan

Length of employment

2 Years

Business area

CO - Prime Minister's Office

Type of role

Communications / Marketing

Press Relations

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

• Location

• About the job

• Benefits

• Things you need to know

• Apply and further information

Location

Manchester

About the job

Job summary

The Prime Minister’s Office enables the Prime Minster to deliver the Government’s overall priorities and to communicate the Government’s policies to Parliament, the public and international audiences. From the Policy Unit and the Communications Team, Switchboard and Custodians, to the Events & Visits team and the world class Private Office support; the diverse No10 team draws on varied expertise from across the Civil Service and beyond. The teams come together to deliver excellent service to the Prime Minister while also making No10 a great place to work.

Job description

The Prime Minister’s Press Office is seeking an outstanding communications professional to join Number 10 North as a Chief Communications Officer.

This role will appeal to an experienced communications leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working closely with Ministers, and can quickly grasp complex policy issues.

You will bring exceptional news judgement, strong regional communications expertise and the ability to provide clear, confident advice at the highest levels of government.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team at the centre of government, supporting delivery of high-profile media moments and content, shaping news stories and supporting the Prime Minister’s priorities across the country.

Based in No10 North, this high-profile and cross-cutting role plays a critical part in ensuring the Prime Minister’s communications resonate with audiences in every region and nation of the UK. Working across Number 10, Whitehall and regional networks, you will help ensure government communications are locally relevant, strategically aligned and deliver maximum impact. The successful candidate will also provide direct communications support to the Prime Minister when he is working in No10 North, helping to shape and deliver media activity around some of the Government's highest-profile announcements and priorities.

The demands of this post are high. You will need:

• A strong understanding of regional media landscapes, with experience of reaching and engaging audiences at a local level through targeted communications.

• Outstanding media handling skills and exceptional news judgement, with the ability to identify opportunities, manage risks and operate effectively in a fast-paced news environment.

• Excellent drafting skills, with the ability to produce compelling media materials, briefings and commun