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 forefront of efforts across Government to look at new wa...