New member forums for government communication professionals

8 Apr 2025 01:19 PM

Today, we are proud to launch exclusive member forums on Connect, our member-only platform, providing a dedicated online space for networking, sharing expertise, collaborating and professional development.

Screenshot of Connect homepage and announcement of new community forums

Following a successful pilot programme, our forums are now available to all government communicators members from government departments, Arm’s-Length Bodies and devolved administrations, offering a secure and collaborative environment to engage with colleagues across the profession.

We currently offer forums for locations, communication disciplines, and cross-cutting topics like innovation and the government’s national Missions. More forums will be added soon.

Building a stronger professional community

The launch of these forums represents an important step in strengthening our professional community and supporting communications excellence across government.

The forums have been purposely designed to address the need for better cross-government collaboration and knowledge sharing. 

Members can now:

• Make meaningful connections with colleagues across different departments and regions
• Seek advice and gather views on communication challenges
• Share best practice and success stories
• Promote upcoming events and learning opportunities
• Advertise job vacancies and secondment opportunities

A safe space for professional exchange

The forums provide a secure environment for open discussion, reinforced by our team of moderators who ensure adherence to the forums’ community values and terms of use. This means members can participate confidently, knowing professional standards are being maintained.

Join the conversation

Access to the forums is available to members of the Government Communications profession who are registered on Connect. If you’re already a Connect member, simply log in and navigate to the new ‘Forums’ feature in the main menu.

New to Government Communications? Registration is straightforward for members of the profession, all you need to do is visit Connect and follow the registration process.