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Events

GCS Regional Comms Academy – Manchester

​Manchester, 25 April 2018

At this Regional Comms Academy you will ​have the chance to take part in a series of interactive workshops including a resilience plenary session as well as sessions on emergency comms and evaluation.

GCS Comms Exchange: Strategic Comms and Security

​London, 31 May 2018​

This comms exchange event will take attendees through a campaign recently undertaken by the Home Office. The campaign applied insights drawn from in depth research into the role$

GCS​ ​Regional​ ​Comms Academy – Cambridge

​Cambridge, 24 April 2018

A day packed with strategic and practical help for public comms professionals across the East of England. From social media and insight to evaluation tips from award-winning teams, plus lots more.

News

Congratulations to Department for Transport winning campaign of the month

Congratulations to DfT who have won March's competition for their 'THINK! Drink Drive Christmas Campaign, Fairer Society' campaign.

Our new GCS Skills Survey 2018 goes live on 3 April - and we want to hear from you

Help us improve your professional development offer by taking part in our brand new 2018 Skills Survey which goes live on Tuesday 3 April.
Government Communication Service

GCS reading list for World Book Day 2018

As part of GCS' commitment to continuous professional development and learning, we are sharing some of our recommended titles this World Book Day.

Jobs

Home Office: Information Officer

Closing date:

4 May

Location:

London

Department for Education: T-Level Work Placement Readiness

Closing date:

29 Apr

Location:

Bristol, Coventry, Darlington, Gateshead, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield

Ministry of Defence: Defence Nuclear Engagement

Closing date:

7 May

Location:

London

Blog

Introducing the Private Rented Sector

Tuesday 10 April 2018

How are businesses helping their employees with housing?

DWP's pensions auto-enrolment push surpasses expectations

Thursday 22 March 2018

The Department for Work and Pensions' integrated 'Get to know your pensions' campaign beats predictions and help drive a 9.4m auto-enrolment upsurge.

Case Studies

Made in the Royal Navy

Made in the Royal Navy

The Royal Navy needed to recruit high quality entrants to meet their targets. This campaign aimed to reach out to those who have historically been underrepresented in the Service. It took a long-term approach, recognising that it can take years for initial interest to develop into an application.

GREAT campaign

The aim of GREAT is to increase the levels of trade, investment, tourism, and high quality students coming to the UK, leading to a measurable economic impact of £1 billion over three to five years and the creation of over 10,000 jobs for the UK economy.
Change4Life: Sugar Smart

Change4Life: Sugar Smart

Change4Life created a specific campaign to alert people about the sugar in their diet and encourage them to make changes. Aiming to reach the 7.8 million parents of 5 to 11 year olds, with a particular focus on the lowest socioeconomic groups.