Job Specifications
East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber
Job Summary
This position can be based in 102 Petty France (MoJ) London, SW1H 9AJ, Nottingham Embankment House Nottingham, NG2 1AT, OPG Victoria Square House, B2 4AJ or National
Job Description
Internal Communications Manager (Change - HEO)
Overview
Fixed term – 24 months
Are you a resilient and adaptable communications professional with a passion for supporting people through organisational change? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where priorities shift and collaboration is key to success?
We're looking for a people-focused communicator who can build bridges between diverse stakeholders and transform complex change initiatives into engaging, accessible narratives that resonate with all audiences.
The team advises the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) on all areas of work – from providing communications strategy for major change programmes and our People Plan, to tactical support of staff initiatives. We also maintain the intranet, design and arrange events, produce updates for various internal audiences, storyboard and manage filming of corporate videos and advise all levels of staff on internal communications.
You’ll have a flexible and creative approach to your work and be comfortable working through ambiguity. You'll be supporting colleagues through periods of uncertainty and be confident in adapting your approach based on evolving organisational needs and stakeholder feedback.
About The Role
The role forms part of a multi-disciplinary communications team supporting OPG to achieve its change business objectives during an exciting time for the agency. In this role you will:
About You
You're committed to continuous improvement and learning, actively seeking feedback on your work and using evaluation data to refine your approaches and show impact.
About Our Organisation
The Ministry of Justice is one of the largest government organisations with more than 65,000 staff in offices, courts and prisons across the country. The department is delivering ambitious plans to make sure prisons are safe, secure and provide genuine rehabilitation, to provide a modern courts and justice system and to support our world-leading legal sector.
Within the MoJ, this role is supporting change communications activity for the Office of the Public Guardian, an executive agency of MoJ. OPG's role is to support people who may lack the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and wellbeing or financial affairs.
Across MoJ we are guided by our shared values – purpose, humanity, openness, and togetherness. We believe in our purpose, providing justice for our society; we care about each other and those we work with, we show them humanity; we are open to learning and innovating, both in ourselves and the things we do; and we want to work together, collaborating with colleagues throughout MoJ and far beyond.
We provide a truly flexible culture including hybrid working, job-sharing and part-time work to support our people in being the best they can be. In this role you will become part of the Government Communications Service (GCS), the professional body for government communicators.
You'll join an ambitious, innovative, and supportive team where your resilience and collaborative approach will be valued. You'll have opportunities to continuously develop your skills and expertise in an environment that celebrates different perspectives and approaches.
OPG has offices in both central Birmingham and Nottingham, but also the opportunity to work from one of the Ministry of Justice collaboration hubs based in locations across the country. Wherever you are based, regular travel to the OPG offices and our London MoJ headquarters will be required, this will include monthly team meetings and to meet specific business needs.
At present, our expectation is you will work from the office a minimum of 2 days a week.
Please note – we will routinely recruit individuals at the bottom of our salary scale for all our communications roles.
Assessment
You will be asked to submit a CV and statement of suitability (750 words). Interviews are expected to take place in person in Birmingham.
We Will Use Success Profiles As Part Of This Recruitment Exercise. If You're Invited To Attend An Interview, We Will Ask You About Your Competencies In The Following Areas:
Civil Service Behaviours
Communicating and Influencing Communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner, choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact. Encourage the use of different communication methods, including digital resources, and highlight the benefits, including ensuring cost-effectiveness. Ensure communication has a clear purpose and considers people's individual needs. Share information