--- title: The UK Government Communication Service with Russell Grossman (2015) description: We revisit our conversation with Russell Grossman, the Director of Communications at the Office of Rail and Road, UK Government. image: https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/Blog%20cover%20From%20The%20Vault%20(1200%20%C3%97%20627%20px)%20(1)%201-1.png --- Talk to us [![fb](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/facebook-brands.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/govcinstitute) [![li](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/linkedin-brands.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/govcomms-institute) [![tw](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/twitter-brands.svg)](https://twitter.com/govc_institute) [![in](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/instagram-brands.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/govcommsinstitute/) [![logo-white](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-white.png?width=197&height=40&name=logo-white.png "logo-white")](https://contentgroup-19617054.hs-sites.com/home-2) [![GCI Horizontal Logo](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png?width=197&name=GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png "GCI Horizontal Logo")](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/the-uk-government-communication-service) - [Podcast](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast) - [About us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/about) - [Contact us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/contact) [Back to blog](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast) # The UK Government Communication Service with Russell Grossman (2015) [![](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/GovComms%20Institute%20Logo-01.jpg)  GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team)  | Nov 22, 2023 11:13:41 AM [From the Vault](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/from-the-vault) ![](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/Blog%20cover%20From%20The%20Vault%20(1200%20%C3%97%20627%20px)%20(1)%201-1.png) Russell Grossman wears many hats; he was, and still is the Director of Communications at the Office of Rail and Road, an Executive Committee member and adviser to the Board.   In this episode from the archives, Russell Grossman and David Pembroke discuss the best practices in government communication, and the establishment of the [Government Communication Services](https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/) (GCS) in the UK. Discover the role of the GCS in centralising and standardising government communications in the UK, achieve cost savings, and crafting more effective messaging. We hear about Russell’s experience as Director of Group Communications at the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, as well as International Chair of the IABC and Director of Engage for Success.   #### Discussed in this episode: - Maximising communications budgets - Using a project management approach to reform communications - Creating long-term marketing strategies - Strong bold leadership and sharp project management - Future directions and innovations within the GCS.   LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellgrossman/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellgrossman/)  --- ###### About the Author GovComms Institute Team ### On the same subject ### [Gen Z and the Future of Government Communication with Claire Madden (2018)](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/gen-z-and-the-future-of-government-communication) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) [From the Vault](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/from-the-vault) ### [The Power of Content Marketing in Government with Shannah Hayley (2016)](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/the-power-of-content-marketing-in-government) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) [From the Vault](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/from-the-vault) ### [Strengthening Internal Communication in Government with Rita Zonius (2018)](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/strengthening-internal-communication-in-government-2018) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) [From the Vault](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/from-the-vault) [![GCI Horizontal Logo](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png?width=200&height=41&name=GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png "GCI Horizontal Logo")](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/) A global platform for government communicators. - SITE MAP - [Home](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com) - [About us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/about) - [Contact us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/contact) - LEGALS - [Privacy Policy](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/pirivacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/terms-and-conditions) - CONTACT US - [+61 2 6273 0232](tel:+61%202%206273%200232) - [govcomms.institute@contentgroup.com.au](mailto:govcomms.institute@contentgroup.com.au) - [Level 3, 2 Mort Street, Canberra, ACT 2601 GPO Box 2381, Canberra, ACT 2601](https://goo.gl/maps/4iAFuvdJ1KbTe28CA) - Copyright © 2020 contentgroup Theme designed by [Markentive](https://www.markentive.com/)