Publications

48 publications

• 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

• Propriety & Ethics Guidance for Government Communicators

  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

• Quality Assurance Framework

  This framework shows Government Communication Service (GCS) leaders on a single page how standards of government communication will be assessed.

  Published: 2020

• COVID-19 Communications Advisory Panel report

  The report includes insights into the impact of the pandemic on communications professionals and some of the learnings.

  Published: 2020

• Government Communication Service Campaign Highlights 2016-17

  This publication is a showcase of some of our leading campaigns from 2016 and 2017.

  Published: 2020

• Evaluating low/no-cost communications

  All communication strategies should utilise the Evaluation Cycle to evaluate the impact of their communications.  This guidance serves as a […]

  Published: 2025

• Delivering our GCS Strategy 2022 to 2025

  This page includes: Introduction The Government Communication Service (GCS) is the professional body for over 6,000 public service communicators working […]

  Published: 2025