Publications Lead – Transport & Investigations

Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,096 - 39,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 Bank Holidays

25 days annual leave (increasing to 30)

Additional Privilege Day for King’s birthday

Staff discount portal

Excellent career development opportunities

Job summary

A government department in the UK seeks a Publications Manager responsible for overseeing a publications team and managing the publication of procedures and investigation reports. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in report production, and a capacity to work autonomously. The role offers a salary of £35,663 plus benefits, including holidays and career development opportunities, with various working modes available such as job share and part-time.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and confident, able to work under pressure as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent verbal and written skills for producing accurate reports under challenging deadlines.
• Highly experienced in publications, report production, and online content.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the publications team activities, ensuring delivery of targets for accident investigation reports.
• Maintain MAIB’s online presence and ensure appropriate content publication.
• Coordinate publication work outside the routine scope and manage prioritization.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience in publication and report production

Knowledge of social media platforms

Awareness of emerging technologies

Job description

A government department in the UK seeks a Publications Manager responsible for overseeing a publications team and managing the publication of procedures and investigation reports. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in report production, and a capacity to work autonomously. The role offers a salary of £35,663 plus benefits, including holidays and career development opportunities, with various working modes available such as job share and part-time.