JOB SUMMARY

Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work at the forefront of current policy making decisions? Do you want to have an impact on the UK and beyond? If yes, then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.
Here at DESNZ we are delivering our mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower, with clean electricity by 2030 and accelerating the UK’s journey to net zero.
Our work is helping ensure clean energy for all, keep bills down and seize the opportunities to lead the world in new green industries, taking back control of our energy with Great British Energy and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.
Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it’s impactful. Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are bold, we are collaborative, we are inclusive, and we learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive
We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is leading the government’s mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower - increasing energy security, protecting bill payers and tackling climate change.
The talented professionals in the Communications Directorate are shaping and telling this story, with clear and creative communications to reach our audiences with original content.
Our values are critical to delivering on our mission and purpose. We recognise that people from a range of backgrounds bring different strengths, skills and approaches which strengthen our team and improve our ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
We’re looking for an expert communicator with proven skills in media relations to join our team. The successful candidate will be experienced in translating detailed information into engaging language, co-ordinating and delivering creative communications plans. So, if you want to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment at the heart of government, this could be the role for you.

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)
• 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

Further information on nationality requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create multi-channel media plans to promote the department’s mission, reflecting policy developments and the emerging news agenda.
• Deliver creative and clear content that tells the real-world story on delivering clean power by 2030 and accelerating to net zero, working constructively with policy and communications colleagues in DESNZ and across government to gain expert opinion.
• Provide considered communications advice to ministers, special advisers and senior officials on new, developing and existing policy.
• Demonstrate excellent written and editing skills to deliver quality and timely press releases, rebuttals, and lines to take in response to developing stories.
• Deliver strong evaluation of media strategies to inform future proactive and reactive media campaigns.
• Line manage and oversee junior team members, taking responsibility for their continued development. Participate in the out-of-hours duty rota.
• As a line manager, you will be responsible for working with your members of staff to define their objectives, as well as managing their development and performance.