Communications officer Work, Jobs in Manchester (with Salaries)

Chief Communications Officer, No10 Communications Team
Cabinet Office —Manchester
- £59,207 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
1d
Student Success Officer
UA92 —Manchester
- £28,500 - £30,000 a year
- Data analysis skills
- No degree
- Communication skills
Communications Officer - TdF Grand Depart 2027
Strategy & Operations —Manchester
- Up to £27,000 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
7d
Business Support Officer
AllSpace Furnishings —Manchester
- £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Google Suite
Quick apply
10d
Senior Recoveries Case Handler
Clear Business —Sale
- £32,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Assistant Technical Officer - Arts & Humanities Resource Centre
Manchester Metropolitan University —Manchester
- £28,031 - £30,378 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
15h
Employment Support Officer
ForHousing —Salford
- £37,173.06 a year
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
7d
Marketing and Communications Officer
Bolton School —Bolton
- £29,501 - £31,306 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
1h
Research Impact Officer
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Administrator / Attendance Officer
EdStart Specialist Education Ltd —Salford
- £17,000 a year
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Front desk
- In-person
Quick apply
2d
Operational Support Officer
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —Salford
- £20,001 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Research and Insight Officer
LTE —Manchester
- £38,400 - £57,600 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Arts and Engagement Officer
Tameside Council —Tameside
- £34,434 - £39,152 a year
- Call to connect
- Communication skills
11d
CENTRE FOR INNOVATION COMPLIANCE OFFICER
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- University
- Annual leave
13h
Project Officer
Salford Council —Swinton
- £36,363 - £39,152 a year
- Project management
- Communication skills
Operational Support Officer
HM Courts and Tribunals Service —Salford
- £25,582 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
2d
HMO - Homeless Accommodation
SSG Sustainable Living —Cheetham Hill
- £13.21 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
1d
Security Officer - One St Peters Square, Manchester
Savills Management Resources —Manchester
- From £14.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Front desk
- Communication skills
1d
Research Support Officer
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £32,080 - £36,636 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- University
- Computer skills
Teaching and Learning Officer (Education Development, Policy, Procedure and Practice)
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave

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Chief Communications Officer, No10 Communications Team

Cabinet Office -
Manchester

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£59,207 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Childcare

Qualifications

Stakeholder liaison
Presentation skills
Media and communications experience
Risk management
Media relations
Team motivation leadership

Full job description

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

Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
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Location

Manchester

About the job

Job summary

The Prime Ministers Office enables the Prime Minster to deliver the Governments overall priorities and to communicate the Governments 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 Ministers 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 Ministers priorities across the country.

Based in No10 North, this high-profile and cross-cutting role plays a critical part in ensuring the Prime Ministers 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 communications advice to the highest standard and at pace.
Strong digital communications skills, including an understanding of how social media platforms, online communities and digital content can be used to amplify messaging, engage audiences and support communications objectives.
A proven track record of delivering integrated communications campaigns, spanning media, stakeholder and digital channels to achieve strategic objectives.
First-rate interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective relationships and work confidently with colleagues at all levels across Number 10, No10 North and government departments.
Strong briefing and stakeholder management capabilities, with the confidence to represent the Prime Ministers position in senior cross-government forums, provide media briefings during Prime Ministerial visits, and coordinate communications responses during major national events or crises.

Working in the Prime Ministers Comms Team frequently involves working under pressure and to immovable deadlines, as well as routine out of hours work, including duties, and some travel.

Main duties of the post include:

Leading the regional and local communications planning for Prime Ministerial announcements, ensuring activity is tailored to key audiences across the country and delivered in close partnership with No.10 communications teams.
Developing and delivering multi-disciplinary communications plans that support the Prime Minister's priorities, including the Government's devolution agenda, working closely with No.10 Strategic Communications colleagues.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with regional and local media, securing effective engagement and maximising the impact of Government communications.
Helping to oversee the day-to-day communications operation of No10 North, including communicating its vital work whilst ensuring seamless coordination with colleagues across Downing Street and Whitehall. Supporting the PM when he is working at No10 North.
Cultivate and maintain effective networks across government, particularly with regional communications teams, while working closely with political communications colleagues within the bounds of the Civil Service Code and propriety guidance.
Provide strategic communications advice to government departments, shaping the planning, presentation and delivery of high-profile announcements to ensure alignment with the Prime Minister's priorities and regional audience needs.
Identify and manage communications risks, providing expert advice on media handling and response strategies for fast-moving regional news developments.
Contribute to the out-of-hours press operation, providing overnight and weekend duty press cover on a rota basis and supporting the response to emerging issues as required.

Person specification

Essential Skills & Experience

First-rate media handling skills and the proven ability to shape and respond to the news at pace
A proven track record of regional media handling and expertise.
Excellent leaderships skills and the ability to motivate a team.
Experience of delivering high-profile announcements and media events;
Excellent crisis communications skills and the ability to identify and mitigate risks
Confidence and expertise to brief the Prime Minister and their senior advisers.

Additional information:

Cabinet Office policy is that a minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. For some roles, due to their nature and the business need, this may be up to 100%. Requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.

Behaviours

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

Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Managing a Quality Service
Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £59,207, Cabinet Office contributes £17,152 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Learning and development tailored to your role.
An environment with flexible working options.
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%.
A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.

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 for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

Application process

Please submit a CV and a Personal Statement (1,000 words max) to explain how you meet the behaviours outlined in the job description and how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role.

Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.

CV and Personal Statement will be assessed against the Success Profiles Framework.

Selection process

Candidates successful at sift will be invited to Behaviour and Strength based panel interview.

The behaviours that will be assessed are the following:

Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Managing a quality service
Delivering at Pace

Expected timeline (subject to change)

Expected sift date Late September

Expected interview date/s October

Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.

Reasonable Adjustment

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Complete the Assistance required section in 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 if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Further information

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'contact point for applicants' section.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.

Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5-years UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.

For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website.

Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.

Any move to Cabinet Office 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.

A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.

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 [email protected] 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 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.

Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply, but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis 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.

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.

Feedback

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .

See our vetting charter .

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : No10 Recruitment
Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service by email at : [email protected]
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at [email protected]. For further information on the Recruitment Principles and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/.

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