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Events

GCS Comms Exchange: The power of video

29 November

We’ll explain the importance and benefits of video and show examples of pieces to camera, case studies, events filming and recruitment videos.

Aspire: Introduction to External Affairs

2 December

This course will give you confidence in all stages of stakeholder engagement.

Aspire: Presenting with impact

28 November

During this experiential course you will investigate your own strengths and weaknesses when presenting to increase your awareness of how you come across.

News

Congratulations to Public Service Communications Excellence Award winners

The Communications Excellence Awards recognised communications professionals across central and local government for outstanding campaigns.

Modern Communications Operating Model (MCOM 2.0) published

Government Communication Service (GCS) update to the Modern Communications Operating Model, MCOM 2.0. The new model provides a blueprint for government communication.

Shortlist announced Communications Excellence Awards

We are very pleased to announce the shortlist for this year's Public Service Communications Excellence awards. Congratulations to the shortlisted entries and a huge thank you to everyone who entered this year’s awards.

Jobs

National Crime Agency: Education Officer, Child exploitation & Online Protection (AIO)

Closing date:

25 November

Location:

London

Office for National Statistics: Deputy Director, Head of digital content and publishing (SCS)

Closing date:

14 November

Location:

Fareham, London, Newport

Cabinet Office, Head of News, Visits and Digital, Cabinet Office (SCS)

Closing date:

17 November

Location:

London

Blog

How can you help your organisation live its values

Friday 1 November 2019

At the Public Service Communications Academy 5 November, I’ll be sharing 10 learnings from our Ministry of Justice (MOJ) values campaign. Internal communications can help drive the culture we want in our organisation, and one way is through embedding our organisational values.

What Black History Month means to me

Monday 28 October 2019

Tanaye Reid Project Support Officer asked Cheryl King-McDowall, Deputy Director Professional Standards, what Black History Month means to her and to share her insights on being a black woman in a senior position.

Case Studies

HMRC - Data and Ducks

The HMRC self-assessment campaigns help 11 million UK customers to do their tax returns on time and avoid penalties. This campaign tackled the challenge of improving on the record-breaking results of 2017 by going against industry practice and developing a brand new creative.

DCMS - WWI Centenary Commemoration

In October 2012 the Government set out its ambition for a truly national First World War centenary commemoration on which to build an enduring educational and cultural legacy. Creating an emotional resonance was crucial in bringing the FWW to life and making it meaningful for 21st century audiences.

MOJ/HMPPS - Prison Officer Recruitment

The Prison Officer Recruitment campaign has been one of the most successful in recent years. By targetting men and women aged 25-35 who were looking for a career, not just a job, the campaign met the target of over 2,500 additional hires significantly ahead of schedule and under budget.

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