PS/549/C - Scale 3/4 - Communications assistant - Corporate Communications

From murders to burglary crime prevention campaigns, no two days are ever the same working in Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s Corporate Communications team. You will gain a fascinating insight into the varied and complex world of policing and play a vital role in protecting the vulnerable and attacking criminality.

This role would suit a communications specialist seeking a challenging and varied role which incorporates social media relations with the public, campaign planning, media liaison and internal communications.

The successful applicant will be working alongside the senior communications officer for the north of the county, covering Peterborough and Fenland, with a specific focus on local policing. They will deliver targeted communications and engagement activity to local communities which communicates and consults with the public on force priorities, finds communications solutions to support emerging local issues, highlights force visibility, communicates specifically on crime prevention work and supports the public to take steps to stay safe and reduce risk of crime.

Those interested in the role will require:
• At least 12 months communications experience
• Experience of working on digital communications for an organisation or campaign
• Excellent writing skills – able to write in concise, error-free English, with good attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills – able to articulate clearly, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of people at all levels
• Demonstrated interest in digital media and communications
• Ability to work well in a team, but also able to work independently
• Administrative skills and a methodical approach to handling tasks and meeting deadlines
• Two A-levels or equivalent
• Experience of the following software is desirable: Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• A full, clean, current driving licence is desirable
• Ability to work under pressure and outside normal working hours when required

This role would suit a communications professional who wants to use their skills to make a genuine difference to people’s lives.

We are committed to creating innovative communications that support our policing priorities and see real results. Our campaigns have won national awards and the team are given creative freedom to deliver campaigns and communications activity.

Personal training and development are taken very seriously and we invest in the progression of our staff.

The role is based at Police HQ in Huntingdon but you will be required to travel within the county, in particular across Peterborough and Fenland.

Please note if you do not have a minimum 12 months communications experience you will not be shortlisted for this role.

Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH), should upload their CV or a completed ‘Staff internal role summary’ form (if you do not have a current CV), which can be found in the vacancy documents below. We strongly recommend that where possible, a CV is provided to ensure that your full experience and employment history is demonstrated. Please note you will be required to provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile.

External applicants should ensure that their current CV is uploaded and provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile. To ensure the recruitment process is fair and equal, please do not include personal details on your CV other than your name.

If you are successful at shortlisting, you will be required to provide evidence against the competency and values framework (CVF) and entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile.

All applications must be made through our online recruitment portal by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below.
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period in order to apply for this role.

This force is a Disability Confident employer. Should you require any reasonable adjustments for your application process, please contact the HR Service Centre on 01438 75(7777) or the manager contact for this role directly. We also offer the guaranteed interview scheme; this means that all candidates with a disability covered by the Equality Act 2010, who meet the minimum entry requirements for the role, will be invited to attend an interview.

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy throughout the recruitment process. Any redeployee that wishes to apply should apply through the redeployment portal and provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until a start date is agreed. Redeployees should notify the HR Service Centre at BCHCareers@herts.pnn.police.uk and their HR advisor of their application. All applicants will be notified if this occurs.