Job Description

Details

Reference number

325950

Salary

\xc2\xa342,600 - \xc2\xa345,800

per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average employer pension contribution of 27%. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document for salary details.

Job grade

Other

Professional II

Contract type

Fixed Term

Length of employment

12 Months

Business area

MOD - Submarine Delivery Agency - Corporate Services

Type of role

Communications / Marketing

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1


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Location

MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, Avon BS34 8JH
About the job

Job summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK\xe2\x80\x99s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK\xe2\x80\x99s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence.

As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, here you\xe2\x80\x99ll find a community to belong to \xe2\x80\x93 whether that\xe2\x80\x99s alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of like-minded individuals. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we\xe2\x80\x99ll achieve the extraordinary.

Job description

As one of our internal communications business partners, the role involves engagement with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of the business and plays an important part in the team\xe2\x80\x99s continued success. The role is responsible for managing and developing engaging, high-quality internal communications campaigns across various channels, and leading in shaping the content, tone, and mode of delivery of messages to all internal audiences. It includes management and development of effective communications plans, write engaging copy, developing creative briefs and event management of staff events. In addition, this role is also responsible for survey management of our annual people survey and related activity. Please note that this is a fixed term role for 12 months. Responsibilities

• Delivering internal communications activities which provide effective two-way communication between employees, senior leaders and line managers, engaging staff on the issues that affect them.
• Managing and developing engaging, high quality internal communications strategy campaigns and plans delivered through multi-media channels and leading in shaping the content, tone and mode of delivery of messages to all internal audiences.
• Managing and developing effective communications plans, writing engaging copy, developing creative briefs and event management of staff events and forums.
• Leading on the engagement with key stakeholders which may include senior executive level, MOD and cross government.
• Developing and implementing business area internal communications strategy, aligned to corporate communications process, channels and strategy.
• Providing strategic communications advice to senior management on use of channels and delivery of key messages.
• Developing positive relationships with all stakeholders across senior management and programme teams.
• Evaluating and measuring effectiveness of communications activities.
• Managing our annual employee engagement survey and associated activity.
• Direct line management of junior colleagues within their own team.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you\'ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Previous work experience in, in house corporate communications.
• Proven successful stakeholder management experience.
• Experience managing individuals.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Internal Communications - Practitioner
• Digital - Practitioner
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

• 25 days\xe2\x80\x99 annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King\xe2\x80\x99s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the ways in which it enriches our culture and our work. So whether you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you\xe2\x80\x99ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. And if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information More information can be found below:

• SDA benefits: https://bit.ly/3ne9QTm
• Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1

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Things you need to know

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.

2. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills

Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

3. Interview - If you\'re invited to interview, you\'ll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

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

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

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) (opens in a new window)
• 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

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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).

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.
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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• 
  Name :
  Ryan Mundy \xe2\x80\x93 SDA Talent Acquisition Specialist
  Email :
  Ryan.Mundy103@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

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  Email :
  Ryan.Mundy103@mod.gov.uk