Deputy Head of Creative and Production - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Cabinet Office

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- £50,694 - £61,848
  • National: £50,694 £57,654 London: £55,794 £61848
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Grade 7
    Contract type:
  • Fixed Term
  • Loan
  • Secondment
    Length of employment:
  • 2 Years
    Business area:
  • CO
  • Covid Inquiry
  • UK Covid19 Inquiry Team
    Type of role:
  • Communications / Marketing
  • Digital
  • Project Delivery
  • Other
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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  • Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester, NewcastleuponTyne, YorkAbout the job

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We are looking for exceptional staff to join the public inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic, to learn lessons and better protect the people of the UK.

From being established in 2021 to full public hearings, which have just commenced, the Inquiry continues to move at pace and make national news.

The pandemic affected everyone in different ways.

In order to hear from those who suffered hardship and loss, and scrutinise both the decision making and impact, there is a significant amount of work to be undertaken.

We are sponsored by the Cabinet Office, however the Inquiry sits independently from the Government.


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Job description:


The Deputy Head of Creative and Production will be working within the Communications and Engagement team, leading a specialist unit focussed on brand and creative production.


This is a new position and one that is suitable for an ambitious and talented creative professional looking to join us as we deliver one of the most anticipated public inquiries in history.

You will oversee the production of creative materials, including:


  • Internal and external facing materials for the UK Covid19 Inquiry, including: reports, corporate information, and creative assets (animation, video, static) to help our audiences to understand the Inquiry's purpose, scope and progress.
  • Endtoend production of impact films. These emotive and highprofile videos are screened at key points during the Inquiry's hearings to ensure that proceedings are set in the context of the lived experience of those who suffered hardship and loss during the pandemic.
  • Creative assets to support our publicfacing campaign to promote Every Story Matters. Every Story Matters is an opportunity for adults across the UK to share their experience of the pandemic directly with the UK Covid19 Inquiry, to help us to shape recommendations for the future.


The Deputy Head of Creative and Production will oversee 3 x SEOs that are established within the Inquiry, including: Senior Video Producer, Creative and Graphic Designer, and a Publications and Accessibility Manager.

You will be comfortable line managing creative specialists and able to motivate, inspire and champion the team's expertise.


If you enjoy spinning multiple plates, love seeing production from start to finish, are comfortable managing external agencies and internal stakeholder relationships, are keen to use your skills to deliver for the public good, and want an Inquiry that makes national news every day on your CV, we would love to hear from you.


Person specification:


Main Responsibilities:


  • Lead the team's work programme and manage resources, taking ownership to prioritise, deliver at pace and produce highquality creative within brand guidelines and the Inquiry's accessible communications policy.
  • Champion and enforce brand excellence and high standards of accessibility for the UK Covid19 Inquiry and ESM, maintaining consistency and quality across different projects.
  • Provide expert consultancy on how/when creative products can effectively meet communication objectives, identifying risks, solutions and demonstrating both pragmatism and commercial awareness to ensure best use of time and public money.
  • Prioritise learning and development during your time on the Inquiry and use your experience to upskill colleagues in the Inquiry.

Essential Criteria:


  • Experience of leading a production / creative team, including direct line management experience.
  • Subject matter expertise and practical experience in at least one of the following creative disciplines: graphic design, video production, animation.
  • Adaptability and resilience in prioritisation with strong organisational and workflow management skills.
  • Ability to develop effective relationships and experience of managing senior stakeholders' approval and expectations.

Desirable Criteria:


  • Strong collaboration skills with experience of working with external agencies to provide quality control and manage internal signoff processes

Behaviours:

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

  • Leadership
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Managing a Quali
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