Communications and Engagement Officer

Dorset, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and coordinate public communications in a local government setting, shaping campaigns, media work, and community outreach to inform and engage across Dorset while supporting delivery of the Police and Crime Plan.

  • Shape campaigns and content to build trust in policing and community safety among diverse Dorset audiences.
  • Coordinate fast-paced communications with partners, balancing planned activity and reactive needs.
  • Align engagement with local stakeholders to inform the public and support commissioning leadership in crime prevention goals.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality communications and engagement across Dorset for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
  • Contribute to campaigns and media work, digital content, and community engagement.
  • Help ensure people across Dorset are informed and engaged, supporting the Police and Crime Commissioner to deliver the Police and Crime Plan and build trust and confidence in policing and community safety.

Requirements

  • Proactive and reliable communicator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and as part of a close-knit team.
  • Confident in developing clear, engaging content, managing competing priorities, and building positive working relationships with colleagues, partners and the public.
  • Sound judgement, a professional approach and the ability to support both planned and reactive communications activity.
  • Willing to work part-time/flexible working patterns subject to business need.

Preferred

Benefits

  • A competitive salary with yearly increments.
  • 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 supplied, 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.
  • Development and training opportunities available.
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