Communications Officer

We're looking for a Communications Officer to join the cross government Integrated Data Service (IDS) at ONS.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Integrated Data Service (IDS) which is a cross-government service. This is critical to informing policy decisions and improving public services, for which the Office for National Statistics is the lead delivery partner. The IDS is building a comprehensive data service, underpinned by a secure and trusted infrastructure, to enable government to make best use of its data assets. This will enable policymakers to draw on the most up-to-date evidence and analyses to support policy development, improve public services and people’s lives.
Job description
The External Communications Officer will work in a friendly and diverse team, who champion the use of data across government, driving culture change and are proud of their work.
Responsibilities may include:
Helping to deliver a mix of communication activities to extend IDS’ reach and engagement activity, with the IDS brand and products.
Coordinating impressive, planned communications activities on time. There will be a strong focus on events activity.
Collaborating with wider teams as required.
Supporting colleagues to collectively produce consistently high-quality work.
Person specification - Essential Criteria
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, while being able to prioritise a busy workload.
Being able to work independently, but as part of a high performing team; demonstrating an instinct and desire to help others.
Experience in at least one of the following: managing an events schedule, media related activity, social media, website, and/or newsletters.
Experience of coordinating administration tasks for a team, for example updating guidance and co-managing a team email inbox.
Highly organised, with a planning and methodical approach.
Has a ‘can do’ attitude, being willing to take on new challenges as they arise.
For more information about this role, a full application pack, and to apply, please click the APPLY button to be taken to Civil Service Jobs.
In return we offer you:
✔Hybrid working in an organisation voted top in the UK for work-life balance (minimum 40% time in office)
✔A market leading pension scheme - our employer contribution rate is around 27%
✔ A choice of working patterns *for every role* full-time, part-time, job-share.
✔Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
✔Employee Assistance Programmes
✔Diversity Network Groups
✔Mental Health Allies
✔Civil Service Sports and Social club
✔Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service in addition to 9 public holidays
✔Blocked out Learning & Development time, with courses & certifications paid for
For more information about this role, a full application pack, and to apply, please click the APPLY button to be taken to Civil Service Jobs.