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87501 - Publications Officer
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,223 to £32,760 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | The national salary range is £27,223 - £28,613 pro rata, London salary range is £31,169 - £32,760 pro rata. Your salary will be dependent on your base location |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 87501 |
Summary
About this role
Publications Officer (Band D) – 20-25hrs per week
Overview
HM Inspectorate of Probation is the independent inspector of probation and youth justice services. You can find out more about our work and values on the HM Inspectorate of Probation website.
The Communications Team is responsible for designing, publishing and promoting the Inspectorate’s reports and findings. The team is also responsible for organising and managing some online events.
The Publications Officer will be involved in all aspects of internal and external communications, including some design work according to predetermined templates and format. There is also scope for the Publications Officer to create and design new products too.
The interview may be conducted by video conference, rather than face to face. We will provide further information to successful candidates prior to interview.
The post is for 20-25 hours per week. We offer flexible working, and the successful candidate will be based at the Civil Justice Centre in Manchester, or satellite office closest to your home. There will be occasional travel to the Manchester office, as well as the annual staff conference.
All the posts we offer will be conditional upon evidence from references and various statutory checks.
Key requirements of the role
• Using relevant templates, design documents ready for publication using Microsoft Word.
• Take the lead in managing and monitoring the progress of the Inspectorate’s publications, including inspection reports.
• Post social media content in accordance with the Inspectorate’s policy.
• Manage and maintain the content of the Inspectorate’s website according to accessibility requirements and house style.
• Organise and manage online events
• Plan, compile and issue stakeholder communications and evaluate their use and impact to inform the overall strategy for external communication.
• Create and collate content for the Inspectorate’s staff bulletin and support other internal communications activity. Evaluate their use and impact to inform the overall strategy for internal communication.
• Evaluate and report on communications to inform the overall strategy of the team, directorate and organisation.
• Explore and make proposals on the use of new technology and software.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure that requirements are understood and facilitate. good working relationships, acting on feedback as appropriate.
• Recognise and promote diversity issues in all aspects of work.
We warmly welcome applications from minority ethnic and/or Welsh speaking candidates.
The option of part time or job-share contracts can be discussed individually.
Selection process
You must complete your application by no later than 23:55 on Friday 21 June 2024.
The interview may be conducted by video conference, rather than face to face. We will provide further information to successful candidates prior to interview.
We recruit using the Civil Service Success Profiles https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
About us and contact information
Our mission
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation is the independent inspector of probation and youth justice services in England and Wales. Our mission is to promote positive changes in these services. Our recommendations, research and effective practice guidance drive improvements at individual, local and national levels. This leads to improved outcomes for adults on probation and children in contact with youth justice services, better information and support for victims; and better protection of the public.
We work in ways that are influential, independent, professional, diverse and inclusive. Read more about our vision, mission and values on our website: www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprobation
Publications Officer (Band D) – 20-25hrs per week
Overview
HM Inspectorate of Probation is the independent inspector of probation and youth justice services. You can find out more about our work and values on the HM Inspectorate of Probation website.
The Communications Team is responsible for designing, publishing and promoting the Inspectorate’s reports and findings. The team is also responsible for organising and managing some online events.
The Publications Officer will be involved in all aspects of internal and external communications, including some design work according to predetermined templates and format. There is also scope for the Publications Officer to create and design new products too.
The interview may be conducted by video conference, rather than face to face. We will provide further information to successful candidates prior to interview.
The post is for 20-25 hours per week. We offer flexible working, and the successful candidate will be based at the Civil Justice Centre in Manchester, or satellite office closest to your home. There will be occasional travel to the Manchester office, as well as the annual staff conference.
All the posts we offer will be conditional upon evidence from references and various statutory checks.
Key requirements of the role
• Using relevant templates, design documents ready for publication using Microsoft Word.
• Take the lead in managing and monitoring the progress of the Inspectorate’s publications, including inspection reports.
• Post social media content in accordance with the Inspectorate’s policy.
• Manage and maintain the content of the Inspectorate’s website according to accessibility requirements and house style.
• Organise and manage online events
• Plan, compile and issue stakeholder communications and evaluate their use and impact to inform the overall strategy for external communication.
• Create and collate content for the Inspectorate’s staff bulletin and support other internal communications activity. Evaluate their use and impact to inform the overall strategy for internal communication.
• Evaluate and report on communications to inform the overall strategy of the team, directorate and organisation.
• Explore and make proposals on the use of new technology and software.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure that requirements are understood and facilitate. good working relationships, acting on feedback as appropriate.
• Recognise and promote diversity issues in all aspects of work.
We warmly welcome applications from minority ethnic and/or Welsh speaking candidates.
The option of part time or job-share contracts can be discussed individually.
Selection process
You must complete your application by no later than 23:55 on Friday 21 June 2024.
The interview may be conducted by video conference, rather than face to face. We will provide further information to successful candidates prior to interview.
We recruit using the Civil Service Success Profiles https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
About us and contact information
Our mission
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation is the independent inspector of probation and youth justice services in England and Wales. Our mission is to promote positive changes in these services. Our recommendations, research and effective practice guidance drive improvements at individual, local and national levels. This leads to improved outcomes for adults on probation and children in contact with youth justice services, better information and support for victims; and better protection of the public.
We work in ways that are influential, independent, professional, diverse and inclusive. Read more about our vision, mission and values on our website: www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprobation