Media Officer in London

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Sector Media and Publishing Role Executive Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Location Birmingham, Leeds, London

About the job

Job summary

As amediaofficerat the Department for Transport (DfT) you could be helping shape thenationalnews agenda every day,creating headlines from transport policyandshowcasingthelatest announcementsthroughcreativecommunications approaches andvisuals.

No two days are the same in the communications directorate. You might becommunicating our reform of the railways,highlighting the departments work to improve bus services,orpromoting transports key role in encouraging the transition toelectric vehicles.

Youllneed to be a confident and talented writer and at ease working in a fast-paced environment.Youllalso need to show a flair for spotting when there are factual inaccuracies in mediastories andbe able to build strong relationships with key partners, including journalists,stakeholders,Ministersand Special Advisers.

You will need to be organised, proactive,andconfident in taking the lead when it comes to handling news stories. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills area must.

We are a moderncommunications team andare looking for someone with a good understanding of new media, including online outlets and podcasts, social media, and the ability to build partnerships with content creators to extend the reach of campaigns.

We believe that different perspectives and experiences improve the calibre of the work we produce. Our communications directoraterepresentsa variety of backgrounds andpreviouscareers, and those who join our team are supported every step of the way asthey learn about government communications, develop their skills, and kickstart an exciting career with us.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensionshere
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the Kings birthday

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at DfT Communications:Communications - Department for Transport Careers

Job description

The communications team work closely with Private Offices, Special Advisers, policyofficialsand external stakeholders. Key responsibilities of the role include:

• You will playan important rolein responding to media enquiries, working with policy and Ministerial teams to inform and educate the public.
• You will also work proactively on governmentannouncementsona range of significant transport policies and campaigns,using insight and creative communication handling to speak to our audienceson the platforms they use, including new media and social media.
• This will involve exciting Ministerial visit opportunities, planninginterviewsand maximising positive coverage.
• You will playan important rolein a 24-hour communications team and will be part of a duty rota able to respond to enquiries out-of-hours. This includes working weekends and evenings and comes with a competitiveremunerationpackage.
• Our communications are based aroundcampaigns,and you will employ a range of skills and channels to deliver our messages. This includes working alongside strategic communicationcolleagues to set the direction for the department and creating social media content to tell our stories in the most effective way.

Colleagues are expected to work with a degree of flexibility, meaning responsibilities may change to support priority delivery.

For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Person specification

Required experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Experience of working within communications and/or media
• Experience of developing proactive and reactive communications approaches.
• Experience of working collaboratively with others to deliver at pace and manage competing demands.

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full-time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

This roleis suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

The expectation at present is a minimum of60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, on another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).

Visa Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not offered for this role. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Behaviours

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of 35,663, Department for Transport contributes 10,331 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensionshere
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the Kings birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Find out more aboutthe benefits of working at DfT and its agencies(opens in a new window).

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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 (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Further information on the selection process

Reasonable Adjustments

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Further Information

Pre-employment Checking

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 applicants 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.

All external applicants and current employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will be required to undergo a Social Media Check. A Social Media Check is a review of your publicly available online activity, typically across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others. The purpose is to identify any public posts or content that could raise concerns for employers, such as:

• Hate speech or discriminatory behaviour
• Threats or acts of violence
• Illegal activity or substance misuse
• Sexually explicit material
• Extremist views or affiliations

Importantly, this check does not involve hacking into your accounts or accessing private messages. It only considers content you have chosen to make public. Employers use this kind

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