About DBT and our mission
The Department for Business and Trade sits at the heart of the government's number one priority: kickstarting economic growth to deliver the highest sustained growth in the G7. Our mission is clear – to drive more people into good jobs, raise living standards, and deliver productivity growth in every part of the United Kingdom.
We achieve this by making the UK the best place in the world to do business, making the UK the most connected economy, and delivering great services to business.
Through our Industrial Strategy, Trade Strategy, Small Business Plan, and Plan to Make Work Pay, we're working in partnership with business to create the conditions for investment, innovation, and job creation that will put more money in working people's pockets.
With 95% of UK businesses wanting to grow and 37% of international investors in 16 key markets likely to invest in the UK, our challenge is translating strong policy delivery into business uptake and public trust. We're positioned to demonstrate tangible economic impact through authentic business, consumer, and worker stories that show – not just tell – how government is delivering growth in partnership with business.
Our communications transformation
DBT's Communications and Marketing function is undergoing a bold transformation to meet the demands of the modern media landscape and deliver on our ambitious growth mission. We're moving from traditional discipline-based communications to an integrated, outcome-focused model that positions communications as a critical delivery enabler, not just a service function.
Our integrated approach
Working through matrix teams, we bring together multidisciplinary communications and engagement professionals to deliver priority campaigns under one strategy aligned to the growth mission.
Mission-led approach
All our activities directly support the Growth Mission. We translate complex economic policies into clear narratives for target audiences across all DBT communications and engagement channels. Our communication outcomes contribute to the overall mission milestone of "higher living standards in every part of the United Kingdom." We operate with SMART objectives, use insight to drive clear audience journeys from awareness to action, and measure impact through metrics aligned to the mission milestone.
By joining DBT Communications and Marketing, you'll be part of a team that's redefining how government communicates about economic growth – working collaboratively across disciplines, using evidence and insight to drive impact, and demonstrating how government partnership with business is creating jobs, driving investment, and improving living standards across the UK.
ABOUT THESE ROLES:
There are three roles available:
Senior Content CreatorSenior PhotographerSenior Videographer
A summary has been provided below with the full job descriptions attached at the bottom of the advert. Please specify in your application which of the roles you are applying for.
Senior Content Creator
Lead the creation of fast, social‑first content for a high‑profile government department, hands‑on in capturing and editing video and photography. Shape the department's day‑to‑day presence by producing bold, engaging, platform‑native content for campaigns, announcements, ministerial moments, and rapid storytelling.
Senior Photographer
Set the creative direction for photography while producing high‑quality, timely photography that defines how the department tells its story. Capture key moments across visits, events, and announcements, creating impactful visuals that support national campaigns and global audiences.
Senior Videographer
Lead the creative vision and execution of video content, with hands‑on filming and editing at the heart of government announcements, events, and ministerial activity.
Produce timely, compelling videos that bring policy and UK business stories to life across digital platforms and campaigns.