Head of Media

Head of Media - 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 Media Department of Health and Social Care Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 8th November 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 487619 Salary £86,000 External candidates should expect their salary upon appointment to be £86,000. Existing Civil Servants on promotion will be appointed in line with the Civil Service pay rules in place on the date of their appointment. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade SCS Pay Band 1 Contract type Permanent Loan Secondment Length of employment 3 years or 2 years if Loan or Secondment This role is being advertised on a permanent, full time, flexible working and job share basis. Business area Communications Type of role Other Working pattern Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location You will be required to attend the London office on a regular basis, and some travel to other locations across the UK. DHSC has a hybrid way of working. You will be expected to attend the office for more than 60% of your working time Subject to the capacity of individual buildings, there is no upper limit on the number of days of attending offices and this should be driven by business need. About the job Job summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) supports ministers in leading the nation’s health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer. Our work supports major government commitments and attracts significant public interest. Our award-winning communications is now looking for an e