AMS PSR

On behalf of GLD, we are looking for a Communications Specialist (Inside IR35) for a 3 month hybrid contract based from London or Leeds or , 3 days in the office and the remainder working from home.

As a Communications Specialist, your main responsibilities will be:

• Familiarity with content management systems, especially Microsoft SharePoint modern, along with knowledge of approval workflows and sign-off processes
• Experience in content writing and editorial processes, including understanding how to craft engaging internal communications pieces that resonate with audiences, ideally including Civil Service staff audiences.
• Editorial judgement and quality assurance experience, including the ability to assess content for accuracy, tone, web accessibility, and alignment with departmental messaging
• Experience in applying agreed editorial guidelines consistently, and style and brand compliance requirements
• Supporting the Intranet Content Assistant on content management and technical back end

Essential:

• Technical experience including understanding intranet architecture, user experience principles, and basic troubleshooting
• Experience in training and supporting colleagues on digital platforms, along with knowledge of accessibility requirements and information architecture
• Liaising with teams across the department on proposed content and advising on editorial guidelines
• Good stakeholder engagement experience, particularly in explaining editorial standards and communications best practices to non-communications colleagues
• Experience in consultative roles where they've guided others on content standards while maintaining positive working relationships across different teams
• Experience working collaboratively in communications environments, understanding how different channels and activities connect to support overall communications objectives
• Experience in cross-functional teamwork and supporting broader communications campaigns or initiatives
• Experience in content auditing, user research, or digital analytics for understanding how to optimise intranet effectiveness

Desirable:

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant

GLD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".