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 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) and Fiona Richards, Department for Transport (DHoD)
- External Affairs – Kate Whitty-Johnson, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) (HoD)
- Marketing – Chloe Saklow, Department for Education (HoD) and Jo Parry, ONS (DHoD)
- Strategic Communications – Sarah Clark, DCMS (HoD) and Gemma Taylor, HMT (DHoD)
- Internal Communications – Russell Grossman, Office of Rail and Road (HoD) and Sara Vogt, Ministry of Justice (DHoD)
- Digital – Ed Bearryman, Government Communication Service (HoD) and Zara Farrar, No10 (DHoD)
- Data and Insight – Pamela Bremner, Home Office (HoD)
We currently have two deputy appointments to fill:
- External Affairs
- Data and Insight
Application and eligibility details:
The Deputy roles are open to SCS/Grade 6 practitioners/communicators in central government/ALBs. Significant current experience of the discipline is essential. We’re open to considering highly experienced Grade 7s who can show significant experience of the discipline and working with senior leaders. To apply:
- Submit a 500-word cover letter and/CV, outlining relevant knowledge and experience/capability for leading continuous improvement and professional development of the relevant discipline across GCS by 24 March.
- Include confirmation that your DoC/Head of Communications is happy for you to devote 20% of your time to this work, if successful.
To ensure representation across GCS at leadership levels, applications from communicators in ALB roles are particularly welcomed.
