Student Placement - Communications – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Responsibilities

• This could be by crafting content for our social media channels that helps people know what to do if they are caught up in a terror attack
• providing colleagues with vital information about a new system that will help them save lives
• planning advertising campaigns that encourage people to report something that doesn’t feel right
• planning and running training exercises so that we are as prepared as we can be if a terror attack happens
• You will be part of a highly motivated communications team, with the chance to learn from senior colleagues and work on one of the most important issues to the public.
• You’ll also have the chance to put forward your own ideas for communications activity that supports wider organizational and operational aims.
• You will help to plan, manage, evaluate, and continually improve our communications.
• You’ll help us to make best use of our communication channels, supporting the team in telling the story of our work to keep communities safe from terrorism and state threats.

Requirements

• Ability to manage your own work against plans and milestones, ensuring deadlines are met, even when priorities change quickly.
• An interest in how communications activity is planned, delivered, and evaluated, and a drive to really understand our different audiences.
• Competent writer, with good attention to detail and grasp of grammar, including an ability to adhere to our house style and inclusive language guidelines.
• Willingness to work with a range of colleagues, not only in the communications pillar but across our national network and within our key partners, including government departments, and suppliers such as creative and digital agencies.
• A positive and curious approach to continual improvement – if you’re curious about the way things are done and why, and aren’t afraid to suggest better ways, your fresh perspectives will be encouraged and welcomed.