Job summary
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.
Are you passionate about photography and videography? Do you also possess the critical eye to review stills and videos, and relay that feedback to others? If so, through this role, you will be able to use that passion and skill set to help tell the full nature of the Army�s story. Covering all current operations and exercises that the British Army are engaged in, its emerging technologies and innovative practices, as well as looking at and highlighting the people and practices that make up the diverse workforce of the Army.� Demonstrating how this benefits countries across the globe and shapes how the future of the Army will protect our nation.� To find out more about what we do visit the Army website � or find us on ,�,�,�and�
Working as part of our Content team, you will work closely with Army Photographers, our Campaigns team, as well as other creatives, to review, store and manage creative content to cater for all the Army�s communication needs.
This post is advertised for 37 hours per week, with the opportunity for some flexible working.
Job description
The Content Team are part of the Army Communications Branch of the British Army. Working alongside our colleagues in Andover and the wider Army and Ministry of Defence, we create and review products that help communicate key aspects of the Army through our Internal and External channels.
This role requires a keen eye for detail, and the ability to communicate feedback effectively, to a wide variety of stakeholders, building and maintaining relationships in order for the Army to produce the best quality content, whiles working within legal and policy compliance frameworks, and within the Army brand guidelines. You will be a key element of a large communications team and its many departments, where you will be expected to use analytics to understand the effectiveness of content, to inform others. You will be asked to seek resolutions and resolve issues as they arise and be a strong advocate for change and continuous improvement.
We often have to balance several campaigns and outputs at the same time, so good prioritisation skills are important in this role, as well as a dedication to ongoing professional development.
Main responsibilities will include -�
1. Review all content made in line with the International Communications and Engagement (IC&E) communications strategy, ensuring that it is on message and fit for purpose.
2. Distribute content to multiple platforms including social media, the British Army�s website, internal channels and for wider distribution.
3. Ensure that the British Army�s brand is implemented in all products.
4. Apply appropriate metadata to content produced, and upload/archive to the agreed storage facilities.
5. Feedback corrections and creative ideas to other Content Creators and Army Photographers, when required.
6. Adhere to Operational and Personal Security parameters and comply with MOD clearance procedures where required.
7. Adhere to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Copyright and other laws pertinent to the distribution and archiving of content.
8. Working as part of the Army�s Content Desks to run and maintain the upkeep of the archive system, implementing high standards and best practice.
Person specification
We are looking for someone who will be able to help promote and tell the story of the British Army. This will have you casting a critical eye on content made by our versatile photographers and videographers, working closely with them to ensure that the highest quality imagery is created. The role will also see you leading on the archiving of all our products, ensuring all the necessary metadata, paperwork and forms are signed off ready for archiving, and that systems and workflows are maintained to ensure footage and imagery is easy to find and distribute if needed.
Essential
9. Experience in Video Editing
10. Experience in Photography
11. Experience in imagery composition
12. Experience in Motion Graphics
13. Experience in the Adobe Creative Suite
14. Experience in creating content for digital channels
Desirable
15. Experience of managing multiple projects
16. Knowledge of metadata and storing content
17. Demonstrable influencing skills and people management
18. Technical knowledge of content creation and archiving software
19. Knowledge of GDPR and Copyright Law
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
20. Communicating and Influencing
21. Leadership
22. Changing and Improving
23. Working Together
24. Delivering at Pace
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
25. Communicating and Influencing
26. Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
27. Competency 2 Digital - IdeasEvidence at an AIO/IOs Civil Service Levels 1 & 2
28. Competency 3 Digital - ImplementationEvidence at an AIO/IOs Civil Service Levels 1 & 2
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
29. Competency 2 Digital - IdeasEvidence at an AIO/IOs Civil Service Levels 1 & 2
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes �8,198 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other benefits for Army civil servants include:�
30. 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� service
31. Highly competitive pension scheme
32. Personal and professional development of skills
33. Alternative working patterns for many roles
34. Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
35. Enhanced parental and adoption leave
36. 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
37. Learning and Development
We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
You may also wish to add any local benefits available to your site such access to gyms or sports facilities � add these in here:
38. On-site gym facilities
39. Home/remote working as part of a hybrid working pattern
40. An environment with flexible working options.
41. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
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