Communications and Engagement Officer
| Posting date: | 03 December 2024 |
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| Salary: | £37,692 to £39,813 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2024 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, ng5 8pp |
| Company: | Nottinghamshire Police |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ000930_1733225236 |
Summary
We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic Communications Officer to join our busy and dynamic team here at Nottinghamshire Police - if you're looking for the next step up in your communications career then this could be the job for you.
You'll be able to keep your head in complex situations, from dealing with media crises through to delivering hard-hitting press releases aimed at changing behaviours that help to protect the public and to save lives.
Nottinghamshire Police is a forward-thinking, ambitious police force with a focus on delivering a communications strategy that puts people, storytelling and content at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for someone with excellent verbal and written skills and a background in journalism or communications. An understanding of web development, filming and video editing are desirable skills, as well as an understanding of forward planning and communications campaigns and media management.
The scope of the work will include writing press releases and statements, producing and managing campaigns, managing all communications channels and using photography, videography and design and print work to enhance communications.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for positive communications; will be innovative, well-organised and self-motivated with a keen eye for detail. You will be able to demonstrate delivery of impact and tangible change.
We aim to connect with local residents, making sure we enable the force to engage with the people it serves, protecting them from crime through awareness raising campaigns while offering reassurance and confidence in the work that we do. The way we communicate is at the heart of this.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens referring to the person specification and job description to indicate your suitability for the role. You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 2000 words and your CV.
For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer.
Vetting Level - Management - you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years
Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
All applicants will be subject to the Force Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.
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