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About the job
Whilst DCMS is advertising this vacancy, the successful candidate(s) may ultimately be appointed to the newly created Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
The Private Office and Ministerial Support and Parliamentary Team is one of the largest and most dynamic teams in DCMS involved in all aspects of departmental business. We have a Ministerial Team of four, each with a Private Office, who work closely with the Private Offices of the Permanent Secretary, the Special Advisers and the three Directors General. Our team is crucial to the successful running of the Department - we are here to help our Ministers and senior officials deliver their priorities, and to support the Department in working with them.
The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Lucy Frazer MP, has overall policy responsibility for all DCMS areas. She is supported by a team of four ministers:
PO/MSPT is part of the wider Corporate Strategy Directorate.
You will be part of Private Office and work extremely closely with the Secretary of State, special advisers and the DCMS Communications teams. Your role will be to help communicate the work and priorities of the department and Ministers to the wider public through creative, engaging and imaginative digital communications.
Skilled in using tools, including photoshop, final cut and premier pro you will make and refine engaging digital content to use across a range of channels. Working with the Communications Lead in Private Office, you will ensure creative, clear and consistent communications across the whole range of DCMS priorities and policies.
This will include working to develop a clear social media strategy, supporting the Secretary of State on major announcements and using your skills on social media and digital content to promote the work of Ministers in order to support wider Departmental aims.
1. Development and delivery of a digital comms strategy
You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider department to draw together a medium and long term digital comms strategy, and produce a range of content for social media channels including videos and graphics.
2. Support for major announcements
You will plan for large scale announcements and help bring them to life through the Culture Secretary’s social media channels.
3. Drive forward specific digital comms campaigns alongside the DCMS communications team
4. Keeping track of major digital comms campaigns/issues that relate to DCMS sectors or interests.
You will keep on top of the news agenda and closely track relevant opportunities to promote DCMS messaging.
The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience
Essential Requirements
Desirable Skills
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Benefits
DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We’re committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:
Terms and conditions at SCS grades will vary. Those applying for SCS roles should refer to the candidate information pack for more information on terms and conditions.
Things you need to know
To apply for this post, please send us the following documents no later than 23:55 on Monday 12th June 2023 via the CS Jobs portal:
In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the statement of suitability. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Interview
This is a two-stage interview process. Candidates who are successful from the first round of interviews will then meet with the Secretary of State for a second interview. Full details will be provided ahead of the second interview.
The first interview will assess your technical skills, experience, behaviours and strengths.
As part of the first interview, there will be a technical exercise lasting for 1 hour and will be sent 1 hour before the interview is scheduled to take place. This will test the technical skills involved in this role and will be shared at the beginning of the exercise.
The second interview will be held with the Secretary of State who will assess you against behaviours and experience.
The behaviours to be tested at interview are:
In most cases interviews will take place remotely via Google Meet video call. However please refer to the Candidate Information Pack to confirm the interview approach.
For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to DCMS from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
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 applicant’s 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.
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
DCMS has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the ‘Information for Applicants’ document.
If you choose to join on a loan basis, prior agreement to be released on loan must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
Reasonable Adjustment
We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process.
In order to request an adjustment, please:
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section on the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or a verbal test rather than a written one.
Alternatively, contact the Government Recruitment Service via dcmsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Accessibility
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
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