Communications Officer

Role: Communications Officer

Department: Corporate Communications Unit (CCU)

Scale: SC6

Salary: £28,530 - £30,375

Location: Priory Road, Hull

Hours: 37 hours

Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about writing? Do you love all things social and digital media? And most importantly, do you want to work for an outstanding police force?

If so, then Humberside Police is looking for you!

We need a talented, creative and enthusiastic Communications Officer to join our busy Media Team to promote the excellent and exciting work of the Force and to continue increasing public confidence and satisfaction in policing across the Humberside force area.

You will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills and embrace all forms of traditional communication methods, as well as new and innovative techniques, to showcase how we are there when the public need us, that we are visible in their communities, we protect vulnerable people and we effectively tackle and investigate crime, locking the bad folk away!

You will work with local, regional and national media on a daily basis, taking enquiries and formulating appropriate responses to protect and support the operational needs of the Force, as well as organising press conferences and preparing briefing documents and Q&As for officers before media contact.

You will also work with our officers and staff, finding all the good news across the Force and publicising in a variety of different ways from stories and features, to YouTube videos, Facebook posts and Instagram stories.

The role sits within the Corporate Communications Department working alongside our internal and marketing team, based at our Headquarters in Hull.

You must have a Degree or relevant qualification in Journalism, Media or Public Relations, or have a minimum of three-years-experience working in a fast paced press office, communications environment or newsroom.

To be considered for this role you will have the ability and willingness to travel for business purposes, be available to work outside normal office hours as part of an on-call rota, providing communications advice and support to the Force, as well as the flexibility and preparedness to attend any critical incidents as required during the call out period.

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position please refer to the attached role requirement.

Why Join Humberside Police?

Humberside Police have policies in place to support a good work-life balance and employee well-being.

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Further benefits are;

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
• Flexible working where applicable
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Discount
• Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free on-site car parking

Further Information:

• Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria of at least 5 years to apply for a role within Humberside in any capacity.
• Successful candidates will undergo a vetting procedure pre-requisite of employment.

How to apply for the role:

To apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button below.

Closing Date: Thursday 18th May 2023 at 23:55

It is not likely that closing dates will be extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and would need to be with the permission of the Recruitment Manager and Line Manager of the role.

Attachments:

• Role Requirement
• Guidance for completing your application
• Recruitment Brochure

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £28,530.00-£30,375.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Public relations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person