Senior Strategic and Internal Communications Officer
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £34,211 to £40,990 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ofqual |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 443370 |
Summary
Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications. These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications.
For more information about what we do please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual
About the Team
The communications team plays a vital role in securing and promoting public confidence in qualifications and assessments. Our internal and strategic communications team sits at the heart of this work, ensuring internal content is engaging and that all work can be measured against strategic objectives. We're a creative, fast-paced team that balances proactive campaigning with rapid response communications, often working on high-profile issues that matter to millions of people across England.
What the postholder will be doing?
To support the delivery of Ofqual's communications objectives by providing high-quality support across internal communications, strategic communications and data & insight disciplines. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders, developing evidence-based communications strategies and delivering impactful campaigns that enhance public confidence in qualifications and assessment.
For more information about what we do please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual
About the Team
The communications team plays a vital role in securing and promoting public confidence in qualifications and assessments. Our internal and strategic communications team sits at the heart of this work, ensuring internal content is engaging and that all work can be measured against strategic objectives. We're a creative, fast-paced team that balances proactive campaigning with rapid response communications, often working on high-profile issues that matter to millions of people across England.
What the postholder will be doing?
To support the delivery of Ofqual's communications objectives by providing high-quality support across internal communications, strategic communications and data & insight disciplines. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders, developing evidence-based communications strategies and delivering impactful campaigns that enhance public confidence in qualifications and assessment.
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