Responsibilities

• Work with the Media and Engagement Manager to achieve positive and proactive coverage in the media for the force by developing opportunities and exploiting them through good media contacts. Apply knowledge and understanding of the media’s needs to help maintain the force’s reputation.
• Build and develop positive working relationship with key partners and stakeholders to proactively promote the collaborative work of the NLF function and drive organisational goals.
• Manage press office activity such as handling media queries, facilitate and manage filming, delivery of media training to internal stakeholders, and ensure the media office is fully supported (particularly during major incidents and busy periods).
• Prepare media releases, briefings and media packages, as well as managing filming from external production companies.
• Work with other team members, stakeholders and partners to provide advice and guidance on handling media and communications activity relating to force activity, particularly reputational matters.
• Establish good working relationships at all levels within the force to deliver communications support and advice. Ensure all relevant departmental team members and relevant communication professionals are kept informed as appropriate.

Requirements

• A broad and practical experience of working in a busy, high profile press office and managing media engagement for national, regional and b2b publications is essential. Knowledge of policing is desirable.
• Experience working with stakeholders and external partners to support strategic initiatives and partnerships.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to enable the post holder to deal with people at all levels both inside and outside of the organisation.
• Good planning and organisation skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written communication skills to enable the post holder to draft media releases write internal and external articles and prepare clear and concise briefing documents.
• Comfortable using digital technology, including adding articles to the internet and intranet as required.
• This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK. Due to security vetting requirements for this role being MV/SC, applicants must have continuously resided in the UK for the 5 years immediately preceding their application.

Benefits

• LGPS Pension Scheme -Local Government Pension Scheme explained - Which?
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme -Welcome to Blue Light Card
• Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees
• Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes
• 29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 34 days with continuous service
• Season Ticket Loans