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Senior Content Producer (Video, Photo and Design)

Hybrid in London·Part-time·Added yesterday (last checked 3 Nov)

Department for Education (DfE)

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Our summary

Salary
£50,714 a year

About £3,330 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, London
Contract
Part-time
Experience
Senior level
Closing date
Apply by Sunday 22 November
Holiday
25 days holiday
Pension
28.97% employer pension

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • End-to-end production: Proven experience shooting, editing and producing high-quality video & photo content for social media, with a portfolio of engaging, social-first work made for an organisation, brand or clients.
  • Technical and creative expertise: A confident self-shooter with hands-on experience of mirrorless and/or cinema cameras (for example the Sony FX3 or FX6), including lighting, sound and directing contributors on camera. Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro or an equivalent editing tool, and in Lightroom or Photoshop for photo editing.
  • Graphic design: Able to create simple, bold social graphics that combine text and imagery to make complex information quick to understand, using tools such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
  • Managing multiple projects: Able to run several pieces of work at once, respond to changing priorities and deliver high-quality content to tight deadlines, working well under pressure.
  • Social media knowledge: A strong understanding of how formats, audiences and trends differ across platforms, and how to use them creatively.
  • Ideation: Self-starter who brings ideas and concepts for social products to the team, as well as having the creativity and confidence to make them happen.
  • Collaboration: Able to work well with colleagues and stakeholders, explain creative ideas clearly and respond constructively to feedback.

Nice to have

  • Motion and animation: Experience creating simple motion graphics or animation, for example in Adobe After Effects, to bring data or explainers to life.
  • Insight-led content: Experience using performance data and evaluation to shape creative decisions, with examples of content you improved as a result.
  • Creator partnerships: Experience working with content creators or influencers, from briefing through to delivery.
  • Emerging tools: Experience testing AI or other emerging creative tools in production, with a view on where they add value and where they don't.

Desirable criteria will only be assessed at interview, in the event of a tie break situation, to make an informed decision.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£50,714

London SIO minimum: - £54,647

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Alongside your salary of £50,714, Department for Education contributes £14,691 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

Applicants currently holding a permanent post in the Civil Service should note that, if successful, their salary on appointment would be determined by the Department's transfer / promotion policies.

As a member of the DfE, you will be entitled to join the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme, which many experts agree is one of the most generous in the UK.

You will have 25 days leave, increasing by 1 day every year to a maximum of 30 days after five years' service. In addition, all staff receive the King's Birthday privilege holiday and 8 days' bank and public holidays.

We offer flexible working arrangements, such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.

Travel to your primary office location will not be paid for by DfE, but costs for travel to an office which is not your main location will be covered.

As an organisation, which exists to support education and lifelong learning, we offer our staff excellent professional development opportunities.

Visa & relocation

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

The role

The Department for Education is at the centre of the government's aim to improve life chances for children and young people in England. We want everyone to have a clear pathway to success, regardless of their background.

We not only have one of the best stories to tell, we are also transforming the way we communicate. Audiences no longer consume information the way they have before, so we're working as part of the wider Government Communications and Government Media Unit profession towards a model built on compelling content, digital-first storytelling and evidence of real-world delivery.

We are looking for a technically skilled and creative digital content producer to help tell the story of the Department for Education's work through engaging social media and digital content.

In this busy, fast-paced role, you will create audience-first content that brings education priorities to life across digital channels, using short-form video, graphic design and platform-native storytelling.

We are interested in your ability to take content from concept to delivery, taking control of ideation, planning, content creation (which will include filming, editing and graphic design), all driven by the aim to make engaging content tailored for our audiences.

We welcome applications from people with relevant experience in social media content and video production. You do not need previous government experience to apply.

What you'll do

  • Create engaging content for social media channels, including short-form video, photography, graphics, simple animation and other platform-native formats.
  • Shoot, edit and design content yourself, from filming and photographing to post-production and graphics.
  • Develop creative ideas for campaigns and everyday content, using audience insight, performance data and social media trends.
  • Turn complex information into clear, accurate and accessible content, with engaging copy for posts, videos and graphics.
  • Adapt trends, formats and creative techniques in ways that are accurate, accessible and appropriate for a public sector organisation.
  • Work with colleagues across communications, policy and ministerial teams to develop content from brief to publication, and with external content creators and influencers.
  • Frequently work in schools and other educations settings, showing sensitivity to the environment and children you'll be working with, as well as quickly developing relationships with members of staff.
  • Use insight and evaluation to understand what works and improve future content.
  • Confidently upskill others in the wider communications team to create simple video and graphic content.
  • Support content planning, publishing and scheduling when needed, and help colleagues understand what makes effective social media content.
  • Explore and test AI-powered and emerging creative tools, recommending how the team could use them responsibly to improve ideas, production and workflow.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking part time or compressed working pattern. However, due to the nature of the work and the shift coverage required, the minimum number of contracted hours for this role is 30 hours per week over a 4 day period.

How you'll work

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Most DfE employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending at least 60% of their time in an office or work setting. Changes to these working arrangements are available in exceptional circumstances but must be agreed with the line manager and in line with the requirements of the role.

Apply before

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 22nd November 2026

Reference number

488287

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer

Senior Information Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Number of jobs available

1

Behaviours

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

  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

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

  • A 250 word Technical Statement - Please give examples of content you have created, who it was for and what impact it had.
  • Insight
  • Implementation
  • Ideas

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

The Technical Statement should show evidence of

  • Shooting, editing and producing photo and video content for social media.
  • Your camera, sound, lighting and editing skills.
  • Creating simple, engaging graphics that explain complex information.
  • Managing several projects at once and meeting deadlines.
  • Understanding audiences, social platforms and content trends.
  • Working with others and responding to feedback.

Other Information

Interviews may be via Microsoft teams or face to face; the vacancy manager will confirm prior to the Interview.

Job contact

  • Name : Lee Martin
  • Email : social.media@education.gov.uk

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Hiring process

IMPORTANT - This vacancy is using the Civil Service Numerical and Verbal tests. The deadline for completing the tests is the same as the vacancy closing date. Please ensure you complete the tests with sufficient time to complete the written application.

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

To apply for this role, please select 'Apply Now' at the top or bottom of this advert. CV details need to be included in the template within the application form; attached or emailed CVs will not be considered.

Stage 1: Civil Service Numerical Test (CSNT)

When you have completed your personal information, you will be asked to complete the CSNT. You must achieve the minimum pass mark to progress to the next stage.

Stage 2: Civil Service Verbal Test (CSVT)

When you have completed the CSNT, you will be asked to complete the CSVT. You must achieve the minimum pass mark to progress to the next stage.

It is important you allow enough time to complete the test online (within 24-48 hours is recommended), and obtain the results before you can complete your full application online prior to the test closing date and time.

Do not leave completing the tests until the last minute in case you experience any access or technical issues. There may not be technical support available after business hours.

While the tests should work on most operating systems and modern browsers with a good internet connection, we cannot guarantee that every combination will work. At the beginning, the test will check which browser you are using, and alert you if it is likely to be incompatible.

It is highly recommended that you complete the online tests on a desktop computer, not a mobile phone or tablet.

Online tests will not be available between midnight on Saturday 14 November and 6am on Monday 16 November. Your progress will be saved, and you will be able to continue once the tests are available again.

Where a test is not available due to maintenance, candidates will see an error message until the maintenance has been completed. Candidates who have started online tests before the maintenance window will still be able to complete their assessments.

If candidates require reasonable adjustments during the application process, or online test process, please allow sufficient time (at least 5 working days prior to the closing date) to allow us to review and progress your application to the next stage of the process.

Please note that there is no candidate support available from Friday 5pm until Monday 9am.

If you are unsuccessful in passing the online tests you will be unable to continue any further in the application process. If you successfully pass the tests, you will then progress to stage 3 of completing the full application.

Stage 3: Written Application

To apply for this role, please provide:

  1. A Short CV setting out your career history, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant for this role.
  2. Your Statement of Suitability - In no more than 1000 words, provide examples of how your personal skills, qualities and experience meet the essential criteria.
  3. A 250 word Technical Statement - Please give examples of content you have created, who it was for and what impact it had.

We will use your CV, Statement of Suitability and Technical Statement to assess your suitability for the role against the essential criteria listed in the person specification section above.

To confirm, the maximum word count for the personal statement is 1000 words. Please adhere to this limit as anything over 1000 words will not be taken into account.

Should there be a high volume of applicants, candidates may be sifted using the Statement of Suitability and Technical Statement only.

We reserve the right to increase the minimum pass mark for the CSNT and CSVT where there is a high volume of applications or a particularly strong field of candidates. Where this occurs, candidates who do not meet the revised pass mark will not progress further, and their written application will not be assessed.

Please note, CV details must be contained within the template on the application form. Any CV or Statement of Suitability that has been emailed to our team will not be considered.

Once you have submitted your application it cannot be amended; only submit your application when you have completely finished, answered all the relevant questions and reviewed the information entered.

Stage 4: Interview

Part 1 - Prepare and deliver a short presentation (approx.10 minutes) to the panel. Candidates will be asked to present a portfolio showcasing examples of relevant work. This may include video production, social media campaigns, digital content, creative assets or other multimedia projects. Candidates should clearly explain their role and contribution to each example. Please be prepared to answer follow up questions.

Part 2 - The interview will last approximately 60 minutes. You will be asked questions on the Behaviours & Technical skills listed in the advert. We may also ask you some follow-up questions.

We receive many applications, and unfortunately, we're not able to provide feedback for candidates who aren't shortlisted. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

All communications will be electronic therefore it is vitally important that you check your Civil Service Jobs account regularly, as well as your spam/junk email folder.

About Department for Education (DfE)

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About the company & team

DfE - Strategy and Operations Group

Communications / Marketing
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  • Email : Centralrecruitment.operations@education.gov.uk

Additional information

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

If you fail to complete the tests before the deadline, your application will be withdrawn. Guidance will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are untimed, administered via Civil Service Jobs, and applicant guidance is available during the test and online on GOV.UK Online Tests guidance.

Applicants must complete the test on their own, without help, and Departments reserve the right to retest applicants under supervised conditions at later stages of the selection process. Doing this can provide reassurance to recruiters who are concerned about the authenticity of one or more test results.

Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to complete both assessments and submit your application before the advertised deadline.

Reasonable adjustments & test accessibility:

See our reasonable adjustments guide for candidates (online tests), or some example case studies, to act as a guide. You can use these to help you decide whether to ask for help or take the test without help.

More information about online tests can be found here: Preparing for the Civil Service Verbal and Numerical tests - GOV.UK. You will also find practice tests on this page if you would find them helpful prior to completing the live test.

In your application, please don't include personal information that identifies you.

This means we can recruit based on your knowledge and skills, and not background, gender or ethnicity - it's called name blind recruitment (opens in a new window).

Please ensure that you remove from your application, all references to your:

  • name/title
  • educational institutions
  • age
  • gender
  • email address
  • postal address
  • phone number
  • nationality/immigration status

We reserve the right to raise the minimum pass mark in the event of a high volume or strong field of candidates.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location options provided and not from overseas.

The government is committed to supporting apprenticeships, enabling people to learn and progress in a role whilst earning. We want to monitor the number of people who have completed apprenticeships who are now applying to progress further in their career and are asking this question to all candidates, on all vacancies. You will be asked a question as part of the application process about any previous apprenticeships you have completed. Your response to this question will not affect your application and it is not a requirement of the role to have completed a previous apprenticeship.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.

In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstance some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Department of Education of your intention by emailing Pre-Employment.Checks.DFE@education.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.

Department for Education do not cover the cost of travel to your interview/assessment unless otherwise stated.

A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.

Candidates will be posted in merit order based upon location preference. Where more than one location is advertised you will be asked to state your preferred location.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment.

Terms and conditions of candidates transferring from ALBs and NDPBs

Bodies that are not accredited by the Civil Service Commission and are not able to advertise at Across Government on Civil Service jobs will be treated as external new starters and will come into DfE on modernised terms and conditions with a salary at the band minimum.

Bodies that are accredited by the Civil Service Commission but do not have civil service status will be offered modernised terms and will not have continuous service recognised for leave or sickness benefits. Salaries should be offered at band minimum, but there is some flexibility where this would cause a detriment to the individual.

Bodies that are accredited by the Civil Service Commission and do have Civil Service status will be treated as OGD transfers. Staff appointed on lateral transfer will move on to pre-modernised DfE terms (unless they were on modernised terms in their previous organisation). Staff appointed on promotion will move on to modernised DfE terms. Staff will transfer over on their existing salary (on lateral transfer) and any pay above the DfE pay band maximum will be paid as a mark time allowance. Staff moving on promotion will have their salaries calculated using the principles set out in the attached OGD transfer supplementary information.

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

Contact Department of Education via centralrecruitment.operations@education.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Please refer to the attached 'Reasonable Adjustments Guide 05_2025 - accessible version' at the bottom of the advert, for further information.

Any move to Department for Education (DfE) will mean you will no longer be able to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

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.

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).

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

The Department for Education's recruitment processes are underpinned by the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, which outlines that selection for appointment is made on merit based on fair and open competition. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly with the department concerned via CentralRecruitment.Operations@education.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages

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