Heads of Disciplines

There are 7 GCS communication disciplines: Data and Insight, Media, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, External Affairs, Marketing and Digital. Leaders from across the GCS community are appointed to represent each discipline. 

Heads and Deputy Heads of dISCIPLINE

Heads of Disciplines are responsible for leading the continuous improvement and professional development of their area of expertise, and are a key leadership group supporting delivery of the GCS Strategy.

Our Heads of Discipline are:

Media

  • Andrew Darby, Department for Education (HoD)
  • Fiona Richards, Department for Transport (DHoD)

Join the GCS Call on 27 June to find out more about the Media Discipline.
Read Andrew and Fiona’s 5 minutes with interviews.

External Affairs

  • Kate Whitty-Johnson, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (HoD)
  • Kathie Coad, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Philippa Silverman, Department of Health and Social Care (DHoDs)

Marketing

  • Chloe Saklow, Department for Education (HoD)
  • Jo Parry, Office for National Statistics (DHoD)

Watch the GCS Call recording to find out more about Marketing Discipline.
Read this news article from the Marketing face to face networking event.
Read and download the Marketing Showcase.
Read Chloe’s 5 minutes with interview.

Strategic Communications

  • Sarah Clark, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (HoD)
  • Gemma Taylor, HM Treasury (DHoD)

Join the GCS Call on 13 June to find out more about the Strategic Comms Discipline.
Sign up to the Strategic Comms mailing list.
Read Sarah and Gemma’s 5 minutes with interviews.

Internal Communications

  • Russell Grossman, Office of Rail and Road (HoD)
  • Sara Vogt, Ministry of Justice (DHoD)

Watch the GCS Call recording to find out more about the Internal Communications Discipline.
Read Russell’s 5 minutes with interview.
Take a look at the Internal Comms resources.

If you’re a Grade 7, 6 or equivalent and lead on Internal Communications (IC) in your organisation, the forthcoming GCS IC Leaders event is for you. Caroline Baillie, Head of Internal Communications at DWP, will open a discussion on the role of leaders in engaging colleagues in learning and professional development. The virtual event takes place on Wednesday 26 June from 1.30 to 2.30pm. To register your place, email sara.turner@justice.gov.uk.  

Digital

  • Ed Bearryman, Government Communication Service (HoD)
  • Zara Farrar, No10 (DHoD)

Watch the GCS Call recording to find out more about the Digital Discipline.
Read Ed and Zara’s 5 minute with interviews.
Read and use the Digital Discipline Operating Model.

Data and Insight

  • Pamela Bremner, Home Office (HoD)
  • Lucy Morrell Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DHoD)

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