Assistant Press Officer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - UK Civil Service

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Job summary

Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work in a government department that is at the forefront of current policy making decisions that will impact the UK and beyond? If yes then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.��

Here at DESNZ we are securing the UK�s long term energy supply, bringing down energy bills and halving inflation. We are seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.��
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Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful. Our Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are Bold, we are Collaborative, we are Inclusive and we Learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.���

We offer great work benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where�your�learning and development is taken seriously. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.�

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Please note DESNZ are currently reviewing our terms and conditions and pay arrangements following Machinery of Government changes and as part of the outstanding August 2023 pay award. Please be aware there may be changes to terms and conditions and pay ranges listed in this advert ahead of you starting in post.��

Job description

At the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, we pride ourselves on our creative communications.

Our agenda - which includes issues such as energy security, energy bills and tackling climate change - means we are always in the news.

We're looking for expert communicators with proven skills in media relations to join our team, drafting high-quality plans to tell the story on some of the Government's highest priorities.

The successful candidates will be experienced in translating detailed information into engaging and easy-to-understand language, delivering creative communications plans that encompass a range of channels including traditional and social media.

The talented and high-profile press office at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is staffed by a team of committed, professional communicators. As a member of the Government Communications Service, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills with both formal and informal training and mentoring.

So if you want to work in a fast-paced environment at the heart of Government, this could be the role for you.

Person specification

Produce media monitoring products for the department, keeping officials, Special Advisers and ministers appraised of the latest developments in our key areas of policy.

Identify news stories that require both reactive government comment to counter incorrect reporting and proactive insertion of the department�s voice to promote the government�s agenda.

Draft engaging tweets and statements for ministers.

Produce research and briefing products for use by ministers ahead of public engagements like media interviews.

Receive, log and respond to enquiries from journalists.

Produce evaluation of key departmental announcements.

Skills and experience:

Good written and verbal communication skills.

A talent for writing creative, eye-catching and persuasive copy.

Good stakeholder engagement skills.

An ability to quickly learn new tools, contribute new ideas and learn new approaches to delivering world-class communication.

Curiosity and an interest of the media landscape and current affairs.

Behaviours

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

Delivering at Pace

Seeing the Big Picture

Communicating and Influencing

Making Effective Decisions

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �25,310, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero contributes �6,833 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero offers a competitive mix of benefits including:

A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.

Automatic enrolment into the , with an average employer contribution of 27%.

A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.

An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.

Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.

The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period.