Head of External Affairs

Head of External Affairs - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Head of External Affairs Department of Health and Social Care Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 11th October 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 483101 Salary £73,559 Leeds: £73,559.20 London: £77,960.48 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Grade 6 Contract type Fixed term Loan Secondment Length of employment Until 2 November 2027 Business area DHSC - Group Operations - Communications Type of role Communications / Marketing Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Leeds, London About the job Job summary In the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), we are proud of our purpose – to enable everyone to live more independent, healthier lives for longer. To achieve this, and create a great place to work, we have four values: we are inclusive, we constantly improve, we challenge, and we are agile. If this sounds like an environment you would like to work in, we would love to hear from you. The External Affairs team builds and maintains trusted relationships with a range of influential organisations and individuals to create an awareness and understanding of government policies. The team proactively engage with DHSC’s stakeholders who represent what the department’s audiences are thinking and feeling, as well as gathering and analysing insight to improve the impact of DHSC communications. You will lead a team responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key external audiences, ensuring the department's