National Police Chiefs' Council - Media and Digital Manager

Job Title: Communications Manager – Media and Digital

Salary: Band C £44,132 - £52,652. You will receive £44,132, the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £52,652 will be via incremental progression

Location: 50 Broadway, London, with flexibility to work remotely. NPCC encourages applications from candidates living across the UK.

Contract: Fixed Term until 31/03/2026 (with the potential for further extension subject to funding and performance).

Existing Home Office, College of Policing and Police Staff/Officer applicants please note; NPCC will evaluate all allowances currently attributed within your renumeration and cannot guarantee eligibility to retain those allowances if successful.

THE NATIONAL POLICE CHIEFS’ COUNCIL (NPCC)

Policing is operating in a time of global change and uncertainty, the public and our staff need a service which is responsive, able to tackle future challenges and embrace opportunity.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) brings UK police leaders together to set direction in policing and drive progress for the public.

We achieve this through:

Coordination – by joining up the operational response to critical national policing issues to deliver policing today and shape the future.

Collaboration – by working in partnership as part of the whole policing system and beyond to improve public safety.

Communication – by sharing the collective expertise, views and action of UK police chiefs.

NPCC COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

The NPCC Communications Team plays a crucial role in communicating the collective views and action of UK police chiefs to the public, government, and stakeholders, building and maintaining confidence in policing at the national level and supporting effective engagement with stakeholders.

THE ROLE

To provide high quality media and digital engagement to deliver on the NPCC communication strategy, manage complex, sensitive issues and media stories in a way that builds and maintains reputation and provide professional advice and support to the Chair and Chief Officers.

You’ll be responsible for a portfolio of high-profile campaigns and issues that matter to the public. You’ll work directly with police chiefs, government and media with significant scope of impact.

The successful candidate would need to have the following experiences and skills:

Excellent news and political sense and understanding of the range of media – owned and non-owned. Good understanding of how journalists work and how to build good working relationships.

Ability to evaluate, analyse and swiftly summarise information gathered from a range of sources to identify important issues, be able to make unbiased and accurate decisions on complex issues and communicate complex or contentious issues clearly and sensitively.

Experience of developing and delivering high quality communication strategies and handling plans aligned to corporate objectives built on insight, employing creative content and evaluated for continuous improvement.

Substantial experience of proactive and reactive media handling dealing with national media.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS – The NPCC renumeration package includes the following benefits:

Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business needs.

Flexible working, we promote the ability to request flexible working.

Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely dependent on role.

Job related equipment supplied.

Development and training opportunities available, including (but not limited to) CBT Training, Blue Light Commercial, Leadership Courses, Certified Educational Certificates etc.

Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.

VETTING

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) at NPPV2 or RV and CTC level before taking up the post.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please provide a CV and evidence against the following competencies, (350 words maximum per competency) which are based on the knowledge, skills and experience set out in the job description and the competencies in the Competency and Values Framework (CVF).

We collaborate, Level 2 - Provide evidence of building good working relationships with journalists.

We analyse critically, Level 3 - Provide evidence of providing communications advice and guidance on sensitive issues influencing strategies and decisions.
We deliver, support and inspire, Level 2 - Provide evidence of developing and delivering high quality media and digital strategies aligned to corporate objectives built on insight, employing creative content and evaluated for continuous improvement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Occasional national travel may be required. Travel expenses will be paid when travel falls outside of the home to work journey. NPCC will pay for overnight accommodation if required.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 27th April 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed W/C 14th May 2025. Please ensure you have support to start in post as soon as possible following the interview outcome and necessary HR checks.

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle todays’ complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of communities nationally. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

As a Disability Confident Employer, the NPCC have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.