Internal Communications Adviser

Your role will focus on our purpose and leadership strand of work, working on a varied programme that combines creative, factual and also reactive internal communications, including for the Deputy Prime Minister, Permanent Secretary and wider leadership team. At times, you may lean across into our wider work to build a culture of delivery and high performance. You will build strong relationships with leaders, and partner with senior internal stakeholders, to provide strategic and reactive communications advice. You will be expected to exercise sound communications judgement in complex and high-profile environments, balancing pace, quality, stakeholder needs and organisational priorities. You will be trusted to drive work forward independently, while recognising when wider engagement, leadership backing or escalation is required. You will play an important role in developing and delivering outstanding communications to inform and inspire thousands of staff, motivating them to maximise their performance to deliver crucial services., The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity. Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised role: all successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) - See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity). For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location's respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended). Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer. All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet. Flexible working hours The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. MoJ welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ's Flexible Working policy., Guidance for the Statement of Suitability A statement of suitability of up to 750 words aligned to the job description and person specification. Your statement should include evidence of strong communications judgement, ownership, influence, delivery and the ability to navigate ambiguity and stakeholder complexity. Evidence of Experience CV or Work History, Statement of SuitabilityInterview stage assessments Interview Dates To be confirmed Behaviours Seeing the Big Picture Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Technical GCS - Insight

We are looking for an experienced, high-performing and collaborative communications professional to join our team and establish themselves as a trusted adviser to senior leadership., You will be an experienced communications professional. You may have a background in any of the communications disciplines. You will bring excellent communications judgement, strong editorial instincts and the ability to operate confidently in fast-moving environments where priorities, stakeholder views and organisational pressures frequently compete. People who are successful in this role will be: · Comfortable exercising independent judgement based on insight while recognising when to seek advice, involve stakeholders or secure leadership backing. · Comfortable working with ambiguity in complex and high-profile environments, and able to create clarity and direction for others. · Curious and motivated to understand the wider organisational and societal context that informs our work. · Solutions-focused and able to bring workable ideas and recommendations. · Proactive and confident in driving work forward, taking responsibility for outcomes. · Able to identify what matters most in complex situations and make sound, well-reasoned decisions at pace, factoring in risks and opportunities. · Highly collaborative, with the ability to build trusted relationships and bring people with them. Trusted adviser · Proven ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders on internal communications strategy, including offering constructive challenge where required. · Proactive in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with colleagues at all grades across the organisation, including senior stakeholders, and involving the right people early enough to secure buy-in. · Ability to connect communications activity to organisational outcomes. Behaviours and mindset · A focus on creativity, innovation and continuous improvement to improve the service you deliver. · Confident in deciding how to prioritise your work when handling competing priorities, balancing pace, quality, stakeholder needs and organisational priorities. Comfortable working under pressure to changing deadlines, while maintaining judgement, professionalism and quality. Communications capabilities Essential · Excellent grasp of the end-to-end communication process: experience developing and delivering communication plans from objective through to evaluation, clearly linked to organisational outcomes. · Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise effectively and keep activity moving in a fast-paced environment. · Content creation: experience in turning complex policy and organisational language into easy-to-understand creative copy, with excellent drafting and editorial skills. · Demonstrates practical use of AI and digital tools to improve the quality of communications. · Evaluate the effectiveness of work to deliver continuous improvement, using insight, feedback and evidence to improve outcomes. Desirable experience · Leading and delivering in-person and online events. · Developing and delivering internal campaigns content., · A statement of suitability of up to 750 words aligned to the job description and person specification. Your statement should include evidence of strong communications judgement, ownership, influence, delivery and the ability to navigate ambiguity and stakeholder complexity., If you are successful at the sift stage, you will be invited to a blended interview. At interview stage you will be assessed against the behaviours and experience listed in this vacancy, plus strengths. The interview will take place in person at MOJ's London HQ. It will include a panel interview and written activity, designed to test your communications judgement, ability to prioritise, and ability to provide clear advice in a realistic scenario.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is one of the largest government organisations, with more than 95,000 staff in offices, courts and prisons across the country. Across the team, our approach focuses on: engaging colleagues in the organisation's purpose; building a culture of delivery; and supporting leaders to communicate effectively with their people, including leading through change. All our work is in line with the GCS Internal Comms Principles., 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 Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. A Great Place to Work for Veterans The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces. For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

The national salary range is £42,914 - £46,182, London salary range is £49,325 - £53,081. Your salary will be dependent on your base location, The MoJ offers a range of benefits: Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service. There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis. Pension The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Training The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities. Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Support

• A range of 'Family Friendly' policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
• For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on www.GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
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• To Transformative Business Services (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk);
• To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-office@justice.gov.uk);
• To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)
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