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Events

Aspire: Internal Communications

24 February

Learn about the standards, principles and best practice in internal comms as well as the importance of internal comms as one of the four main comms specialisms.

Aspire: Presenting With Impact

28 February

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

GCS Academy: Plymouth

17 March

Join us for the GCS Academy Plymouth, a full day’s programme of professional development, masterclasses and guest speakers.

News

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GCS Campaign of the Month winner January 2020

Congratulations to the British Army OP SMART Communications team, winners of the GCS Campaign of the month for the ‘British Army Mental Health Fitness and Resilience Communications' campaign.
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Directors of Communications Appointments

Alex Aiken, Executive Director for Government Communications and Head of Profession congratulates colleagues newly appointed to Directors of Communications roles and thanks those moving on from the profession.

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GCS career framework published

The GCS career framework, published this week, is for everyone working in or interested in a career in government communication. The framework is an essential guide to help you develop your career, improve your skills, raise professional standards and deliver outstanding campaigns.

Jobs

Ministry of Defence: Head of Corporate Communications (SCS)

Closing date:

Friday 21 February

Location:

Various

Cabinet Office: Chief Press Officer (Grade 7)

Closing date:

Friday 21 February

Location:

London

The Scottish Government: Corporate Communications Executive (AIO)

Closing date:

Tuesday 3 March

Location:

Various

Blog

What’s it like to be a Senior Communications Manager in the Government Communication Service?

Tuesday 25 February 2020

The GCS career framework is for everyone in government communications and can help you develop your career and improve your skills. Mark Harrop is part of the GCS Flex Team, and writes that adding new skills to your repertoire is the key to a successful career.

GCS Apprenticeship: A door to big career opportunities

Monday 27 January 2020

Sam Hutcherson discusses the exciting work he's been involved in since joining the GCS Apprenticeship Scheme.

Case Studies

HMRC - Data and Ducks campaign image

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 poster

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 campaign image of two prison officers

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.