Press Officer - London, United Kingdom - Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Salary:

- £31,120 - £37,260

National: £31,120 £33,085; London: £34,410 £37,260 (pro rata for parttime working)
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Higher Executive Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
DESNZ
Integrated Corporate Services
Communications
Type of role:
Communications / Marketing
Press Relations
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
2Contents

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Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

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.

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 highquality plans to tell the story on some of the Government's highest priorities.
The talented and highprofile 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 fastpaced environment at the heart of Government, this could be the role for you

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 BEIS Ministers and the Government Communication Service (GCS).
Deliver creative content that tells realworld story on support for businesses, working constructively with senior policy colleagues and partners to gain expert opinion.
Provide considered communications advice to ministers, special advisers and senior officials on new, developing and existing policy.
Demonstrate excellent written and editing skills to deliver quality and timely press releases, rebuttals and lines to take in response to developing stories.
Deliver strong evaluation of media strategies to inform future proactive and reactive media campaigns.
Participate in the outofhours duty rota.

Skills and experience:

Experience of working and leading teams in a fastpaced media office, with highly effective media, rebuttal and crisis management skills.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Sharp news sense, excellent judgement, strong political savvy and outstanding communications skills.

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 £31,120, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero contributes £8,402 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

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