Director of Communications
Core
Lead the Department for Transport's communications function as the Secretary of State's senior official communications adviser, setting strategy and leading a multidisciplinary team to influence national transport agendas and build public trust.
Role type
Senior Director of Communications (Government)
Builds
Integrated, always-on communications strategies and campaigns for the UK Department for Transport
Domain
Public Sector / Government Communications / Transport
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, crisis and reputational risk management, audience insight and data analysis, digital innovation and responsible AI adoption, political acuity, team leadership, multi-channel campaign delivery
Preferred skills
Experience advising at Board or Ministerial level, leading cultural and digital transformation, building inclusive high-performing teams
Technologies
Digital communication channels, AI tools, data analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Set DfT communications strategy, advise Ministers and senior leaders on transport priorities, lead communications through crises and politically sensitive issues, raise standards across government communications, champion the shift to integrated communications
Seniority
Director level, senior strategic adviser
