Job Description

Job summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK's nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK's continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put out values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we'll achieve the extraordinary.

Job description

Do you have a talent for turning ideas into compelling digital content? Are you ready to use your creativity to help tell the story of one of the UK's most vital defence organisations? If so, we're looking for a Content Creator to join our small but dynamic communications team, where your work will help shape how we connect with internal and external audiences.

The SDA plays a vital role in supporting the UK's national security by delivering and maintaining the Royal Navy's submarine capabilities. Our work is complex, high-profile, and deeply impactful and we know that clear, engaging communication is key to building trust and understanding with our stakeholders.

As a Content Creator, you'll be at the heart of our communications strategy, producing engaging, high-quality content that brings the SDA's vision, purpose and achievements to life. From writing compelling copy to designing eye-catching visuals and editing video content, you'll help deliver campaigns that resonate with audiences and reflect the SDA's brand and values.

You'll also support the management of our digital channels, ensuring they are optimised for performance and aligned with our communications goals. Working closely with the Social Media Manager and other team members, you'll help evaluate campaign success, explore emerging trends, and contribute to a culture of creativity and continuous improvement. We are committed to your development, you'll learn from our team of enthusiastic and experienced communications professionals, supplemented by bespoke technical training where appropriate.

Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post. Regular workplace attendance is required for collaboration and learning as well as access to some specific office-based systems. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.

Key Responsibilities:

Write engaging copy that communicates our key messages clearly and effectively Create compelling visual content including video, motion graphics, and static visuals that reflect SDA's brand and messaging Support the Social Media Manager in managing and optimising digital channels Track and evaluate campaign performance to inform future content strategies Stay up to date with digital trends and contribute innovative ideas to enhance SDA's digital presence Assist in organising and delivering stakeholder engagement events Create content for, and support the management of, internal digital channels Ensure consistency in tone, style, and branding across all content

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

Have experience drafting engaging written copy for a range of digital channels Have the skills to create compelling, visual content (including video and static visuals) Have experience building relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, within a collaborative team environment Hold a post-graduate certificate in marketing, digital or communications or equivalent
While not required, your application would benefit from the following:

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Managing a Quality Service
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Digital communications - Practitioner Campaigns and Marketing - Supervised Practitioner

Benefits

Alongside your salary of 37,400, Ministry of Defence contributes 10,834 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.

At the Sift stage,?you will be assessed on your:

Experience:

Personal Statement-This should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role.

Behaviours:

Communicating and Influencing - CSBC 3 Developing Self and Others - CSBC 3

Technical Competencies:

Digital communications - Practitioner Campaigns and Marketing - Supervised Practitioner

At Interview,?you will be assessed against the following:

Behaviours:

Communicating and Influencing - CSBC 3 Managing a Quality Service - CSBC 3

Technical Competencies:

Digital communications - Practitioner Campaigns and Marketing - Supervised Practitioner
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,400.00 per year

Work Location: In person