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SDC is the government’s official independent advisor on sustainable development, reporting directly to the Prime Minister, to the First Ministers of Wales and Scotland and to the First and Deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland. Through advocacy, advice, capability building and scrutiny, we help put sustainable development at the core of government policy.
The SDC is a lively and supportive working environment suited to effective team players. Both posts are based at our office in Cardiff’s civic centre, and offer unrivalled insight to the opportunities and challenges faced by government in Wales and across the UK as it seeks to lead by example and put sustainable development into practice.
Communications & Engagement Manager – Scotland (RCRE 1150)
Defra Grade HEO, permanent contract Salary range £25,991 - £30,496 (National scale)
Reporting to the SDC’s Scotland Director, you will work closely with SDC communications and engagement colleagues across the UK to ensure that all aspects of our work are effectively communicated to stakeholders. You understand sustainable development, have a creative approach and can demonstrate a good track record in public relations, communications and engagement. You will have particular responsibility for:
- Developing and implementing a communications and engagement strategy
- Website & event management
- Providing evidence based advice on best practice in public engagement You have a sound knowledge of sustainable development and government in Scotland, and thrive in a fast-paced and broad ranging policy environment.
For further information please download the job description.
For an application pack, please email: ssd.applications@defra.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 0845 603 7262 quoting reference number RCRE: 1150.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 24th November 2008.
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