Responsibilities

• Write media releases that promote the proactive work of local policing teams, instilling public confidence and reassurance.
• Identify and promote positive stories, campaigns and operational successes through the media and other communication platforms.
• Be visible with stakeholders, and policing colleagues across the Force area.
• Set up and accompany policing teams and senior leaders at media events.
• Create engaging content for digital, social, internal and traditional comms. channels.
• Build strong relationships with media representatives, stakeholders and partner organisations to wide communication reach.
• Develop and deliver communication strategies that support local policing priorities and community needs.
• Visibility – accompany media, visit policing teams across the Force area, and partners

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong media handling and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to identify newsworthy stories and translate complex information into accessible and engaging messages.
• Experience in creating content for multiple communication channels.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, collaborative and customer-focused approach.
• Experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field.
• Driving licence is required as travel across the Force area is necessary.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.