Membership
Government Communications is a leading Civil Service profession and is globally recognised for our standards and the quality of our delivery in support of the government’s priorities. We support, empower and connect more than 6,000 government communicators in the UK.
Connect: Our member-only platform
Connect is our exclusive member-only platform, which brings together a community of communication professionals working across government.
Being a member of the Government Communications profession and Connect gives you access to:
– Member directory: Search for colleagues and connect instantly with an extensive network of communication professionals across different departments.
– Mentoring opportunities: Accelerate your career through our mentoring registry where you can find experienced professionals to guide you, or share your expertise by registering as a coach or mentor to help others grow.
– Community forums: Collaborate, learn and share with other members in this dedicated, and safe, online community space
– Assist: Leverage the power of our pioneering AI communications assistant, designed specifically for government communicators
– Expert tools and guidance: Use our carefully curated collection of guides, templates and good practice examples to inform your work
– Newsletter: Stay up to date with the latest news, insights and success stories by automatically joining our mailing list
– Academy Learning Hub: Expand your skills and knowledge with access to our Academy, offering a wide range of learning resources and opportunities including Advance, our flagship development programme
– Member-only events: Enhance your learning and make connections through our programme of expert-led virtual and in-person events.
Find out more About Connect.
Eligibility
You are a Government Communications member if you are a communications professional who spends at least 50% of their time on communications activities and works in one of the following organisation types:
- Central government departments
- Devolved administrations (Northern Ireland Executive, Scottish Government, Welsh Government)
- Arm’s-Length Bodies (ALBs) – including non-ministerial departments, executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies
Not sure if your organisation qualifies? Check the Cabinet Office ALB Data Landscape Tool. If you can’t find your organisation, please contact your parent/sponsor department for confirmation of your ALB status.
Benefits
We can only do our best work when we are equipped with the right knowledge and skills to succeed in our jobs. Membership of Government Communications demonstrates your commitment to, and helps you achieve, the highest professional standards.
We’re your partner throughout your career in the Government Communications profession. We support your learning and development.
What can membership do for you:
- professional recognition for your skills and abilities
- support and shared experience of professionals in the government communication community
- boost your career prospects.
Develop your career with:
- our academy: continuous professional development and training. We are committed to supporting your personal growth, to self-assess yourself and boost your skills with Advance
- career support: join our accelerated development programmes and make a greater impact in your role
- guide for new members: essential help and resources at the start of your Government Communications career.