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Recruitment for a Communications Officer

Communications Officer to support wider organisation by acting as a primary point of contact for external enquiries.

We have a vacancy for a Communications Officer.

Job Title

Communications Officer

Grade

AO

Salary & Pension

£29,770 per annum with Pension Scheme

Annual Leave entitlement

Commencing at 25 days

Role

We are looking for a Communications Officer to join our team and play a key role in supporting the Communications Team, and the wider organisation by acting as a primary point of contact for external enquiries. This includes managing the correspondence database, the public-facing mailbox, main telephone line and incoming post, ensuring all enquiries are accurately logged, appropriately triaged and resolved within agreed timelines.

You will provide internal communications support by coordinating information from across the VMD to create and deliver weekly staff newsletters, and maintain the reception PowerPoint slides.

You will be responsible for publishing external communications on GOV.UK in line with style and accessibility guidelines, while maintaining accurate contact records and databases using Microsoft Office applications.

How to apply

You must make your application via Communications Officer - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK where you will find a full job description.

Closing Date

31 August 2026

Updates to this page

Published 3 August 2026