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The professional body for people working in communications roles across government.

Events

GCS Comms Exchange: The Crown Commercial Service Heroes Campaign

3 July

Join the marketing team from Crown Commercial Service to hear how they channelled their inner Avengers working in public sector procurement.

Understanding Audiences: Tools and Trends in the Research Industry

8 July

A chance to meet some of the most interesting and innovative research agencies, keen to work with Government clients, on the work they are doing, exciting trends and audience insights and the best tools to help us reach our audiences.

GCS Comms Exchange: How DFID used new comms approaches to boost Jordan's growth and security

28 June

DFID's Head of International Communications, Ed Hawkesworth, will explain how DFID reached new audience by using innovative channels and a cross-government approach. This session will give a valuable insight into how DFID used embedded communications, planning and a low cost campaigning approach to achieve policy aims.

News

Girls at the Cyber First Girls Competition in Edinburgh

Congratulations to the National Cyber Security Centre for winning Campaign of the Month

The National Cyber Security Centre won Campaign of the Month with the CyberFirst Girls Competition, a nationwide contest to inspire and encourage young girls across the UK to consider IT at GCSE and to ultimately pursue a career in cyber security.

Welcome to GCS - Directors of Communications appointments

Alex Aiken, Executive Director for Government Communications and Head of Profession congratulates colleagues appointed to Directors of Communications roles for the profession.

GCS launches Year of Marketing

GCS has launched the Year of Marketing, an ambitious initiative to ignite discussion around evolving societal and technological trends and the implications for Government marketing.

Jobs

Department for Education: External Affairs Officer

Closing date:

26 June

Location:

London, Sheffield

Ofgem: External and Media Relations Manager

Closing date:

24 June

Location:

Cardiff

Maritime and Coastguard Agency: Press Officer

Closing date:

25 June

Location:

Southampton

Blog

Why you should join the GCS Knowledge Hub

Thursday 30 May 2019

The GCS Insight and Evaluation team introduce GCS Knowledge Hub, the new knowledge-sharing group for government communicators.

Alex Aiken on the PRCA Communications Census 2019

Friday 10 May 2019

I’ve just finished reading the new PRCA Communications Census. It’s claimed to be the most definitive analysis of the industry, it shows the industry where we are now, and where we are heading.

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.

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