Publications

44 publications

• Government Communications Plan 2018/19

  This publication is our seventh annual plan, which sets out to inspire our profession to continue to better itself.

  Published: 2018

• Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2017/18

  This guide outlines what diversity and inclusion mean for us and our profession going forward.

  Published: 2017

• Delivering Excellence in Partnership Marketing

  The partnership marketing guide is designed to encourage Government Communication Service (GCS) professionals to further work with external partners to increase the reach and impact of their campaigns.

  Published: 2017

• Competency Framework – technical specifications

  Framework designed for all professional communicators in government up to, and including Grade 6.

  Published: 2016

• Ensuring Effective Stakeholder Engagement

  This guide will support your engagement with stakeholders and equip you with some helpful tools and advice to develop effective stakeholder communications plans within your own teams.

  Published: 2016

• Working together: A toolkit for campaigns collaboration across the public sector

  A guide for Government Communication Service (GCS) professionals and wider public sector workers on how to collaborate effectively.

  Published: 2016

• Planning and Delivering Effective Communications Partnership Strategies

  This document offers guidance on how to establish successful partnerships.

  Published: 2016

• The Government Communication Service Modern Communications Operating Model (2015)

  This model sets out the skills and capabilities required to deal with the combined demands of the general public, ministers and the changing Communications environment.

  Published: 2015

• Government Communication Service Propriety Guidance

  A comprehensive guide on best practice in propriety, made specifically for government communicators.

  Published: 2014

• GCS learning and development 2021/22: Your guide to the new GCS curriculum and standards

  Our curriculum is designed to set ambitious professional standards for the Government Communication Service (GCS).

  Published: 2021