Simon Baugh
@BaughSimon
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Former Chief Executive, UK Government Communication Service. Former Director of Comms at the Home Office, DExEU and DfT.
United Kingdom
Joined October 2014
Published today: the new @UKgovcomms crisis comms operating model. How to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a crisis if you’re a public sector communicator. https://t.co/Dq21EzLqJc
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There aren’t many comms jobs as important as this one: Director of Comms at Dept for Energy Security and Net Zero. Help households with energy bills, build support for clean energy, and drive the change needed for our net zero targets. Closes 29 May https://t.co/hgOjbGYojU
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We have published the Windsor Framework. 🔁 Delivers smooth flowing trade within the whole UK 🇬🇧 Protects Northern Ireland’s place in our Union ✅ Safeguards sovereignty for the people of Northern Ireland https://t.co/w91gpl4y2R
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Roles don’t come much more challenging or rewarding than these two. Directors of Communication at the Ministry of Defence closing on 15 January and at the Home Office closing on 23 January. If you want a chat about either role then drop me a line. https://t.co/kK5KOtotep
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#ItAllAddsUp Making small changes at home can have a big effect on your energy bills, while keeping you warm 🌡️ Find energy-saving tips at https://t.co/FxNsn9HGuu
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I’ve been visiting Departments to see the amazing work of @UKgovcomms members. Home Office, MoJ, and FCDO last week. NIO, Cabinet Office and DHSC this week. Here are some highlights from my @ukhomeoffice visit. If you’d like to join us visit https://t.co/899R6bbtDk
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Have I been listening to @TheRestHistory too much when I’m starting speeches by talking about the Year of Four Emperors? @dcsandbrook @holland_tom
https://t.co/2yBKiFfIEV
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My speech at today’s CIPR conference reflecting on my first year as Chief Executive of @UKgovcomms and the once-in-a-generation challenges we’ve faced on Covid, Russia, the cost of living, and The Queen’s funeral. #CIPRconf22
https://t.co/2yBKiFfIEV
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Fascinating to hear from @BaughSimon chief exec of the @UKgovcomms on his first year in the job and the four great tests he faced in the face of political turmoil. #CIPRConf22
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@CIPR_Global @UKgovcomms @BaughSimon Excellent breakout session on Performance with Purpose by @BaughSimon. Three very clear priorities for the GCS strategy: 1. Collaboration 2. Innovation 3. Great people #ciprconf22
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“Hand on heart, I really feel communications played our part in delivering that.” Chief Executive of the @UKgovcomms @BaughSimon on communicating the death of the Queen respectfully, smoothly and to a domestic and international audience. #CIPRConf22
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Just heard from @BaughSimon about his first year at GCS and plans for the future. He is spot on when he says working for gov, (whether central or local) can be so rewarding. Local gov is critical to central gov's ability to reach communities #CiprConf22
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Great to hear @BaughSimon talk about all the sterling work that public sector communicators across government have done over the past year. #ciprconf22 #publicsectorproud
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We’re hiring! If you’re already part of @UKgovcomms then come join us at the heart of government. If you’re a comms professional outside government then join a team with real purpose and a commitment to collaboration, innovation and great people.
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Pleased to be able to join Ministers, colleagues and friends at @GREATBritain to promote the role our tourism, hospitality and creative industries play in driving jobs, growth and inward investment and speaking to @GavinWilliamson about hospitality skills
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Celebrating a decade of the @GREATBritain Campaign surrounded by the best in UK creativity and innovation at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Being an Ambassador for @GREATBritain & promoting British perfumery on a global scale, is something I pinch myself about everyday.
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Honoured to have attended the @GREATBritain Reception at the Foreign Office last night! Incredible @creativenature is part of @tradegovuk #soldtotheworld #exportingisgreat. Met so many inspiring entrepreneurs, innovators! Let’s make Britain GREAT!
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Last night, we joined in celebrating @GREATBritain campaign which showcases the very best of the UK. Music was strongly represented with a mesmerising performance from @debbie_ & speech by Alec of @0207DefJam on the partnership between label and artist @tradegovuk_CI #TradeWeek
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