Location
City of Westminster, Caxton House, London.

Hours
Full Time. This role requires flexibility to accommodate out of hours working, regular travel across the UK including overnight stays, early starts and late finishes, sometimes at short notice.

Salary
£50,254 per annum plus a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme contribution of £14,558.

About the Role
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a talented and experienced communications professional to join the growing Ministerial Visits and Events team. You will plan and deliver a strategic programme of high-quality visits and events for Ministers, ensuring these engagements strengthen stakeholder relationships, create excellent media opportunities, and align with ministerial communication priorities. The role involves multi-tasking multiple visits and events simultaneously, compiling and coordinating written materials such as ministerial briefings, itineraries, and proposals to a high standard and tight deadlines. You will build and maintain strong relationships across the department, Whitehall, and with external stakeholders. Regular travel around the UK for visits, events, and recces is required, including attending visits to deliver on the ground. You will work closely with Ministers, Special Advisers, and senior colleagues, providing confident advice and support. This is a high-pressure role requiring a confident, dynamic leader who thrives under tight deadlines and can maintain high standards throughout.

Experience
- Planning and delivering visits, events, or projects for senior leaders.
- Building relationships across different teams and with multiple stakeholders of varying seniority.
- Working to high standards under pressure and managing multiple complex visits or projects simultaneously.
- Awareness and interest in the media and political landscape.
- Exemplary written communication skills.
- Adaptability and calmness in the face of change or blockers.
- Ability to consider the wider picture.

About you
You are a confident and dynamic leader who can work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines. You have excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task. You are adaptable, calm, and able to build strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders. You have a keen interest in the political and media landscape and can confidently advise Ministers and senior colleagues. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated as essential for this role; however, relevant experience in communications, event management, or working with senior leaders is required.