Press Officer - London, United Kingdom - Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £31,120 - £37,260
  • National: £31,120 £33,085; London: £34,410 £37,260.
Communications Allowance £5,280- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:


  • Higher Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • DSIT
  • Corporate Services
  • Communications
    Type of role:
  • Communications / Marketing
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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  • Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

Job summary:


Our priorities


Optimise public R&D investment to support areas of relative UK strength and increase the level of private R&D to make our economy the most innovative in the world.


Promote a diverse research and innovation system that connects discovery to new companies, growth and jobs - including by delivering world-class physical and digital infrastructure (such as gigabit broadband), making the UK the best place to start and grow a technology business and developing and attracting top talent.


Put public services - including the NHS and schools - at the forefront of innovation, championing new ways of working and the development of in-house STEM capability to improve outcomes for people.


Strengthen international collaboration on science and technology in line with the Integrated Review, and ensure our researchers are able to continue to work with leading scientists in Europe and around the world.


Deliver legislative and regulatory reforms to drive competition and promote innovation, including the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill and our pro-innovation approach to regulating AI.


Our Inclusive Environment


We have an inclusive culture which makes the Department a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued and can be their authentic selves.

We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us be more innovative.

We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension.

We are fortunate to have a range of staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer.

We support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.


Please note that DSIT 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 that there may be changes to the terms and conditions and pay ranges listed in this advert ahead of you starting in post.

Any changes would be implemented in early 2024.


Job description:


  • The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is seeking a talented, imaginative and motivated Press Officer to join a high performing and busy team, working on some of the most interesting and varied issues of the day.
  • As part of this, you will help shape stories to bring government announcements to life, from how we're protecting people online to our record levels of public investment in research and development and our ambitions to blanket the country with the fastest and most reliable wireless coverage available, to name but a few key policy areas.
  • We also lead the government's response on one of the biggest hot topics in technology today how to reap the many and varied benefits of artificial intelligence, while protecting the public from potential harms and misuse.
  • You'll need to be able to combine creativity with organisational skills to manage numerous different projects to tight deadlines, working with a number of policy officials, as well as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators.
  • As such, the post holder will be expected to engage with national and international media (print, broadcast and digital), working closely with ministers, Special Advisers, policy teams and No10 Downing Street to deliver proactive and reactive communications.
  • The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is looking for those who enjoy delivering interesting and diverse communications at pace to continue to enhance the reputation of the department and UK Government.
  • This post is advertised at 37 hours per week

Person specification:


  • Create multichannel media plans to ensure activities reflect policy developments and the emerging news agenda and inform the wider communications strategy and the goals of DSIT and its ministers.
  • Establish and maintain key relationships with journalists, keeping them across future announcements from the Department and regularly pitching ideas to them to ensure coverage.
  • Deliver creative content that tells the realworld story on support for the UK's burgeoning science and technology ecosystems, working constructively with senior policy
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