DASA - Secretariat and Corporate Comms Co-ordinator

About the job

Summary

Are you a good communicator with an eye for detail?

Can you write with a crisp, clear, and concise style to get across the right messages to the right people?

Do you want to work in the exciting field of defence and national security innovation?

At the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), were looking for a motivated Secretariat and Corporate Comms Co-ordinator.

The role has two central functions:

Production of corporate communications, such as communications to internal Government partners, our Annual Review, speeches and presentations.

Being responsible for Secretariat responses for DASA including Freedom of Information requests (FOIs), Parliamentary Questions (PQs) and Treat Official responses (TQs).

The Secretariat and Corporate Comms Co-ordinator is part of DASAs Engagement team - ensuring our government partners are kept informed of our activities, and our official correspondence is managed and responded to in a timely, professional manner.

DASA is an energetic, fast-paced organisation which is seeking innovation to solve the UKs defence and security challenges. DASA staff need to be agile and able to adapt rapidly to match expectations and deliver on the promised outcomes. DASA is an equal opportunity employer, serious about promoting diversity and inclusion, and we offer flexible working. We provide training and support for all our staff.

Job description

In this role you will:

Ensure the timely return of all Secretariat requirements, including FOIs, PQs and TOs.

Collaborate closely with the correct subject-matter specialists and Secretariats across MOD and in other government departments to ensure a co-ordinated return to Secretariat requirements.

Support the production of key messages and material for partners internal to Government.

Assist with the production of Annual Review collating copy from across DASA, including its Senior Management Team, Business Analysts and Innovation Partners.

Write and create content for presentations, including the main DASA presentation pack, and presentations for supplier and customer comms.

Assist the Head of DASA and wider DASA team with preparing speeches for events.

Contribute to online content and press releases.

Support the wider Engagement team.

Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who has:

Essential:

Experience of corporate comms

Experience of handling official correspondence

Experience of producing written communication materials

An ability to prioritise, plan and manage competing demands

An ability to work effectively within a team

Flexibility and adaptability to change

Ability to working at pace to tight deadlines

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Desirable:

An understanding of the UK defence and security environment

Knowledge of producing corporate reports

Experience of the preparation of briefs, agendas and meeting minutes

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Communicating and Influencing

Delivering at Pace

Managing a Quality Service

Changing and Improving

Benefits

We'll provide a great range of benefits including:

Fully flexible working, including alternative working patterns, annualised hours, compressed hours and job share, to name a few.

Flexible Working hours, a rolling 12 month reference period and the ability to bank hours. Up to 20 hours can be taken in any calendar month.

Excellent learning and development to ensure everyone fulfils their potential.

Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.

Chartership and accreditation support.

Pension.

Generous annual leave, with the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday per year.

A competitive salary.

Onsite gyms and restaurants.

Staff discounts for high street and online shopping, restaurants and days out.

Our Diversity Networks

DSTL recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution. We have a number of support networks to ensure all employees feel supported at work.

These include the following:

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Network

Faith and Culture Network

Parents and Carer Support Network

Alternative Working Network

Gender Equality Network

New Starters Network

Enabled Network, for people with visible and non-visible disabilities