Role OverviewThe Strategic Communications Officer will report directly to the Strategic Communications Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

Produce content from PDP and spokespersons for digital and other channels for internal and external audiences. In particular, create articles, press releases, briefing packs, email newsletters and slide decks.

Lead on the organisation of external speaking engagements, including preparing necessary materials and briefing PDP spokespeople.

Assist in the production of creative content, such as videos and graphics, including producing scripts and copy.

Be responsible for publishing content on PDP’s website issuing email newsletters to internal and external stakeholders, and supporting the creation of social media content.

Assist with editing and formatting documents on behalf of other PDP teams for internal and external stakeholders.

Support the Strategic Communications Lead in producing plans for PDP and MoneyHelper pensions dashboards communications.

Proactively identify and develop ideas and opportunities to promote PDP communications priorities to B2B audiences.

Support in other areas of the communications team as and when necessary.

Qualifications and Skills

First class written communication skills across a range of channels and for different audiences, including website blog posts, presentations, briefing documents, social media posts, emails, by-lined articles and press releases.

Demonstrable experience of using digital communication strategies, tools and trends for messaging campaigns.

Knowledge of best practice for digital content and SEO.

Experience of tracking, reporting and analysing content performance.

Ability to demonstrate accountability, proactiveness and confidence when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience of managing and delivering to an editorial calendar.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet both specific and unexpected deadlines.

Resilience and ability to support rapid and robust responses to external comments or policy developments.

Excellent judgment and the confidence to proactively identity and assess risk.

An understanding of the pensions and financial services sector and relevant landscape would be beneficial.

About UsThe Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values.

Caring

We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.

Connecting

We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.

Transforming

We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working EnvironmentBy fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.” Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What We Offer

Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)

Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains

Cycle to work Scheme

Subsidised eye tests and flu jabs

Life assurance scheme

Give as you earn scheme

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)

Enhanced family and sick pay

Paid volunteering (2 days a year)

Recognition Scheme

Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible WorkingAt MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career DevelopmentIn MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve ListIf you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application ProcessThe law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil...

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