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Do you enjoy creating high quality written content to meet the needs of stakeholders? Do you have experience leading projects in communications, marketing, PR or digital communications? Would you like to work for an organisation making a real difference? If the answer is yes consider joining the Food Standards Agency (FSA) as a Senior Communications Manager! The FSA is a non-ministerial department of over 1400 people. We play a critical role in protecting public health and consumers wider interests in food across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our vision is an important one – to drive change, delivering food you can trust and working towards a healthier and more sustainable food system. We work actively for the UK public, so its important that we always strive to share our messaging effectively. Information and advice produced by the FSA needs to be engaging, and be understood by as wide an audience as possible. The Media, Marketing and Digital team carries out a vital part of this role, disseminating key information through proactive and reactive campaigns, whilst also working closely with journalists and other members of the media so that the UK public is kept safe and knowledgeable with regards to their food. |
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As our Senior Communications Manager Media you will have the chance to work on exciting media campaigns that have the power to influence and impact the way the nation eats, creating a safer UK for years to come. This is an exciting and varied role, from planning communications activity to creating high quality content across a number of platforms. Seeking a better understanding of the impact of our work, you will use media evaluation reports and analytic tools to create more effective strategies, whilst listening to partners and stakeholders to ensure everyone is heard and represented by the FSA. You will be a proactive leader who can present the FSAs vision and messaging to the wider world. Working as part of the communications team, the successful candidate will work closely with colleagues, offering support and insight wherever necessary. This team acts as guardians of the Agencys reputation, and you will understand the impact your work will have on consumer behaviour throughout the nation. Candidates will have a strong ability to engage with the bigger picture and identify the way our work can impact upon public perception in order to create the most effective campaigns possible. An enthusiastic team worker who is capable of delivering high quality results whilst maintaining a strong pace, you will be excited by the opportunity to help the nation better understand their food. |
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Please read the attached Candidate Pack to discover further details about the role, our organisation, who we are looking for and the criteria we will assess against during the selection process. We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success.
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Full details of the selection process are detailed in the attached candidate pack. Application and shortlisting You will then be asked to complete an application which will be used to assess you against the following essential criteria. Experience · Lead criteria: Proven experience in leading on projects in Communications, Marketing, PR or digital communications and advising senior members of staff on recommended communication strategies. · Experience in creating high quality written content for many different platforms: press releases, digital content, briefings for senior staff. · Experience of integrating digital communications into handling plans and strategies with the ability to use a range of channels including social media and content management systems. Technical · Insight (Core) being able to demonstrate you can examine and define policy issues by developing measurable communication objectives to support the delivery of policy and reviewing communication and media plans to ensure activities reflect policy developments and the emerging news agenda. · Implementation (Core) being able to demonstrate handling high-profile and sensitive media issues by providing advice and guidance to colleagues on writing clearly for target audiences and developing a clear, trusted brief to media and other partners. Lead Criteria An initial sift will take place on just the identified Lead Criteria indicated. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the minimum pass mark for the Lead Criteria may be raised at shortlisting stage. Candidates who apply under the DCS, GPTW or RIS schemes and meet the minimum requirements will be unaffected by the pass mark raise. Interview If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to a final interview in which we will assess you against the following Civil Service Behaviours Level 3. Behaviours · Making Effective Decisions · Delivering at Pace Relevant positive indicators of each Behaviour are detailed in the Candidate Pack for the role. Expected Timeline Advert closes: 20 August 2023 Sift: Expected to take place 22 August 2023 Final panel interview: Expected to take place during week commencing 30 and 31 August 2023 Interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. (If you do not have the Microsoft Teams application installed on your computer, you can join on the web without installing the application.) Please note that indicated dates may be subject to change. The FSA is dedicated to a policy of equal opportunity for all. Being truly reflective of our society and building a culture where everyone can perform at their best is critical to the work of the FSA. We are looking to recruit from the widest possible talent pool and encourage candidates to apply from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment and selection process and beyond. All appointments are made on merit. Please be assured that diversity or socioeconomic information requested during the course of your application plays absolutely no part in our selection processes and is not seen by anyone assessing applications. Any information provided is anonymised and used for statistical purposes only. We actively review the deployment of talent on a periodic basis in the interests of optimising personal development and the achievement of business plans. Childcare Vouchers Any move to the Food Standards Agency from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk Reserve List A reserve list will be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointment may be made. Visa Sponsorship Please note that the FSA does not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications and we are unable to provide any advice about visas. |
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- Name : Alison Shields
- Email : alison.shields@food.gov.uk
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- Email : hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk
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