Assistant Director – Internal Communications and Engagement (Technology)

Salary: £66,705 – £73,441 per annum

Location: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London and Manchester

Contract: fixed term for 2 years

Hours: Full time / Part time / Flexible

This is an exciting opportunity for an internal communications and engagement technology specialist to play a pivotal role using engaging and cutting-edge technology to deliver the internal communications and engagement strategy of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

Working with the Director of Organisational Development and colleagues in the wider People, Capability and Culture team, you will be responsible for maximising the use of technology to drive improved engagement and communications with CMA colleagues, building capability and supporting our broader digital transformation, to ensure the CMA continues to be a centre of excellence.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development, design and implementation of our strategy for technology to internally communicate and engage with colleagues effectively

• Engaging with external networks, technology and communications groups to ensure the CMA is at the cutting edge of using technology to improve its organisational development practise

• Coaching the Internal Communications and Engagement team and ensuring their personal development, career development and continued high performance

• Influencing our senior leaders and managers about how best they can communicate with and engage with the people they lead

You will need substantial experience of implementing internal communications and engagement technology solutions as part of an internal communications and engagement strategy, with experience of using technology and media to engage and communicate with diverse internal audiences and stakeholders.

You will also need significant experience of delivering a range of complex programmes and projects, as well as experience of leading others and using technology to drive change and improve processes.

In return the CMA is a hugely diverse, rewarding and stimulating place to work – an opportunity to work for the public good and to stretch and develop yourself in doing so. We offer generous benefits, including an excellent pension scheme, at least 25 days leave (increasing to 30 over five years), and generous maternity/paternity leave provision. You can also take advantage of interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, our employee assistance programme and flexible working options.

To find out more and to apply, please click on the APPLY button.

Closing date for applications: 11:55 pm on Monday 3rd April 2023.

The CMA are an accredited Disability Confident Employer, and we are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.

Competition and Markets Authority