Responsibilities

• lead engagement strategies that bring DTG's story to life, helping colleagues and stakeholders understand our purpose, priorities, achievements and ambitions.
• Working closely with senior leaders, you'll provide expert advice and support to help them communicate clearly, consistently and with impact. You'll create compelling narratives, briefings and key messages that connect people to our vision and the role they play in delivering it.
• You'll build strong relationships across DWP, government and delivery partners, creating meaningful opportunities to engage audiences in our work and the transformation we're delivering. You'll identify who we need to reach, understand what matters to them and develop approaches that build awareness, trust and support for DTG's priorities.
• You'll strengthen the comms and engagement profession, sharing expertise, encouraging collaboration and helping teams continually improve how they communicate and connect with their audiences.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating high-quality content and evaluating communications or engagement activity.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in fast-paced environments.
• Experience providing strategic communications advice to senior leaders and influencing decision-making on complex issues.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including prioritising stakeholders, building relationships, identifying risks and opportunities, and delivering engagement activity.
• Experience designing and delivering innovative, user-focused communications or engagement strategies that achieved measurable impact.

Benefits

• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket.
• Professional development, mentoring and career progression opportunities.