Deputy Director Strategic Communications

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Swindon seeks a Deputy Director of Strategic Communications to lead the development of communication and marketing strategies. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, delivering effective internal and external communication, and fostering a diverse and inclusive team environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and project management skills, with a focus on behavioural change and strategic impact. This position offers a competitive salary range of £81,000 to £117,800 per year in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to drive communication strategies.
• Experience in project management and strategic communication.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of GPA’s communications.
• Develop and deliver marketing strategies focused on behavioural change.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Executive Committee and Board.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Behaviour change expertise

Job description

Deputy Director Strategic Communications

Employer:

Government Recruitment Service

Location:

Swindon

Pay:

£81,000 to £117,800 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

12/02/2026

About this job

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate.

We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers.

And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK

• we are leading significant transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme.

We are also delivering cost-effective property services such as asset management, lifecycle replacement and workplace services.

Innovation and progress underpin our behaviours.

We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged.

Our four core values are at the heart of everything we do.

They shape our culture and guide how we work, lead and grow together: Striving for excellence

• We always aim to deliver great results Empowering through respect
• We insist on fair treatment for all, always Acting with integrity
• We consistently do the right thing Succeeding together
• We rely on each other to achieve success We are committed to representing theാക്ക communities we serve by making Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) part of everything we do.

Our strong emphasis on EDI is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces.

To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ community.

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.

We are_publish> driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and a member of the COO leadership team and Senior Leadership Group, you will lead your team to develop insight-led communications, engagement & marketing strategies that support the Agencies priorities, driving behaviour change and influencing attitudes to help deliver outcomes.

The role also champions a more explicit and structured approach to external affairs , reflecting evolving best practice across the Government Communication Service.

You will use your strong leadership skills to drive delivery of the strategies, collaborating across Government Property Agency, measuring progress and adapting the strategies as necessary based on ongoing evaluation.

You will build relationships with a range of stakeholders, Including our strategic business partners, GPA internal teams, GPA Board, departmental partners etc in ensuring communications and marketing are integrated across the GPA providing trusted advice, strategies and communications and marketing expertise.

This is a fast‑paced role, and you will need to work confidently across a broad range of areas; the role is responsible for communications for GPA’s major capital programmes, critical priorities such our “Plan for London” and our critical Workplace Services communications.

Alongside this the role will also lead internal comms for our ongoing change programmes. p>

The role will heavily influence senior stakeholders to support best practice strategic communications.

You will need strong project management and planning skills, and a deep understanding of behaviour change and its application in communication and marketing campaigns.

The successful pudding will lead a diverse team, delivering across a range of areas.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Communications Leadership: Provide strategic oversight of GPA’s Communications and Marketing function to support business priorities.

Use data and audience insight to develop and deliver the Communications and Marketing Strategy, Internal Communications Strategy, and Marketing Plan, aligned with the GPA Business Plan and focused on behavioural change and reputational impact.

Take overall accountability for the design and delivery of all strategic communications, marketing and engagement activity, including business continuity communications, policy development, brand identityeming, public and media relations, online presence, internal and external campaigns, and reputation management..

Executive and Board Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Committee and Board, building strong.connection**, and ensuring long-term communications planning.

Keep senior leaders informed of key activity, providing credible, expert advice that influences decision-making at the highest level.

Integrated Communications and Function Management: Lead the delivery of a flexible, matrix‑based, insight‑led communications, marketing, and engagement function.

Oversee the planning,

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