Government communications careers

Working in government communications offers you the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives.

You will work on some of the biggest issues of the day, from changing behaviours at scale to keeping the public informed in a crisis. Communication specialists are the experts behind the headlines in government departments, agencies and arm’s-length bodies across all regions of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Looking for a career in Government Communications

Find out more about a career in Government Communications by visiting Civil Service Careers.

Search for vacancies in government departments, agencies and arm’s-length bodies on the relevant organisation’s website or on the Civil Service Jobs website. To keep up to date with new vacancies make sure you sign up for Civil Service ‘Jobs alerts’.

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Career progression for existing Gov Comms members

Whether you want to advance your career, move to a new discipline, or secure a role in a different department or location, visit our jobs page.

Switch

You can also explore new temporary opportunities across Government Communications with our Switch programme. Whether you want to build your skills or see how different organisations work, Switch offers placements, job shadowing, loans and secondments to help your career.