18083 - External Communications Officer - Media and Press

Job description

General Information Salary: £40,014 - £42,859 Working Pattern: Full Time: Vacancy Approach: External: Location: London: Region: London: Closing Date: 15-Jun-2026 Post Type: Permanent: Civil Service Grade: HEO: Number of jobs available: 1 Reserve List: 12 Months Job ID: 18083 Descriptions & requirements: Job description: External Communications Officer – Media and Press Grade: IO (HEO equivalent): About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to join our communications team in a role focused on press and media relations. You will help shape national conversations on some of the most high-profile and sensitive issues facing the justice system – from pressures in our prisons and the delivery of justice through the courts to major policy reforms that directly affect victims, offenders and communities. The role sits primarily within our Press and Media function, where you will support the team to manage media relations, respond to press enquiries and deliver proactive communications activity at pace and under scrutiny while working with Ministers, Special Advisers and Number 10. The way the public find their news has changed and the Ministry of Justice communications team is at the fo...