Grade 6 - Head of Communication and Engagement


Company:	Government Internal Audit Agency
Salary:	£73,142 - £79,550
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW1H 0NB
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job summary

The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is driven by its unparalleled access across government to build ‘better insights, better outcomes’ for our clients.

This role offers a strong platform for career progression within the Agency and the wider civil service, providing opportunities to develop leadership, stakeholder engagement and strategic relationship management skills across government.

The Agency’s unique access across the public sector exposes you to different risk and control environments, allowing you to gain insights, apply experience, contribute meaningfully, and continue developing professionally.

Job description

The Communication and Engagement team manages and provides professional, authentic, trusted communication and engagement services and advice for both external and internal audiences.

The Head of Communication and Engagement will lead the Agency’s communication function, developing and delivering an integrated internal and external communications strategy aligned with the Agency’s strategic objectives. You will use best-practice communication approaches, digital channels, and emerging media to deliver high-quality messaging.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will translate organisational priorities into compelling communications, provide expert media advice in line with government standards, and serve as the principal communications adviser to the Executive Committee and Senior Leadership Team. You will also lead a small, geographically dispersed team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, while building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Agency and the wider Internal Audit Function.

This role ensures consistent, accurate communication and the appropriate handling of sensitive information, reinforcing the Agency’s reputation, independence, and purpose.

The purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of high quality, internal and external communication and engagement activity, projects and campaigns for GIAA, including but not limited to the following areas of strategic activity:

the overarching GIAA communication and engagement strategy

the GIAA brand, brand strategy and house style

leading the communication and engagement team

proactive and reactive media engagement

advising and recommending visual solutions and creative campaigns to support, enhance and raise awareness of business activity

managing the resourcing of multiple competing demands to meet GIAA priorities

delivering complex change communication programmes

crisis communication

acting as ‘trusted advisor’ for senior leaders

the GIAA social media strategy and activity

maintaining excellent and accurate writing standards, adhering to house style and guidelines

the design and production of corporate/flagship documents

adhering to data protection and GDPR guidelines including copyright and licenses

effective financial and commercial management of resources

liaison with the Government Communication Service (GCS) profession and function

adherence to GCS accessibility and best practice guidelines

the Agency SharePoint intranet site

identifying potential risks to Agency reputation, proactively intervening and/or mitigating as required

leading the delivery of the GIAA conference and other events

providing communication and engagement support to the Head of Internal Audit Function and Profession

specialist communication guidance for internal audits as requested

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