Senior Communications Officer

Senior Communications Officer

£36,648 to £41,429 (plus London weighting of £4,885 if applicable)

Flexible with travel to London (Grays Inn Road) once a month

As our Senior Communications Officer you will be delivering core communications services across the four Government Communication Service (GCS) competencies:

• Insight
• Ideas
• Implementation
• Impact

Further details can be accessed here:

You will also work within the following three GCS disciplines: Digital, Internal Communications and Marketing & Campaigns.

The Senior Communications Officer key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting specific communications projects, including Cafcass' recruitment campaigns, employee engagement, and award submissions
• Developing in-person and virtual events, drawing on feedback to create impactful experiences
• Supporting management of the Cafcass Press Office by playing a key supporting role in the out of hours press rota
• Providing cross-cutting communications support to the Communications team

More details can be in the job description (check vacancy documents).

Who we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Senior Communications Officer who possesses the following key attributes:

• Professional expertise: Degree level education in communications or a related field - alternatively a substantial experience in organisational communications
• Proven experience: Demonstrated ability in coordinating, leading and delivering events, both virtual and in-person, with a record of developing strategic communication plans
• Advanced writing skills: Proficient in drafting engaging and effective communications, tailored to various audiences, both internally and externally
• Digitally savvy: Experience in managing digital communications channels, utilising social media and other online platforms to enhance organisational presence
• Stakeholder engagement: Strong track record of building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and support for communication initiatives
• Analytical insight: Ability to assess and evaluate communication outcomes, applying insights to drive continuous improvement and achieve service delivery objectives.

We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. If you believe you can bring value to our team and you meet some but not all criteria, we encourage you to apply.

Location? Flexible

Contractually, you can be based in any Cafcass office (travel to London office once a month - Gray's Inn Road).

We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way. We provide the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures.

We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to work within our dedicated team.

Next steps / timelines

Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change.

Closing date: 17th November 2024.

Telephone interviews: 21st - 22nd November 2024.

Final Interview: 2nd and 4th November 2024.

Vacancy contact:

Hiring Manager:

Successful applicants will undergo various pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In line with the DBS code of practice and our policy, if a criminal offence is declared, an individual assessment will be conducted. For further details regarding this assessment, please refer to the Cafcass DBS policy.

We look forward to receiving your application!