RaSP Communications Assistant
Job Title: RaSP Communications Assistant
Salary: The starting salary is £34,808, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
The salary is broken down as £31,880 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £34,108. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Lambeth
RaSP provides personal close protection to members of the Royal Family and Ministerial VIPs in the UK and abroad. They also provide protection to various foreign dignitaries visiting the UK and are responsible for protecting Royal residences in London, Windsor and Scotland.
Responsibilities:
Working as part of the RaSP HQ team, you will play an important role supporting the delivery of communication activity across RaSP. With an eye for detail and a good grasp of mainstream Microsoft Office products, you will assist with day-to-day organisational tasks to help implement both OCU-wide and MPS-wide communications.
Working directly with the Communication Manager, senior leaders and internal and external partners, the range of tasks you will deliver could include;
- Provide administrative support to help manage communications activity, including planning, delivery and evaluation - working closely with Communications Manager and business leads to help facilitate this.
- Provide administrative support to help implement campaigns aligned with key priority areas for the organisation.
- Work closely with Communications Manager to ensure that strategies and plans are integrated.
- Managing and monitoring various email accounts, dealing with or directing requests efficiently.
- Working to deadlines in a multi-tasking environment.
- Organising and managing evaluation data.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will have excellent opportunities to develop their career within RaSP and the wider Specialist Operations family.
Specialist Operations is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements and including part time working or job share. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated.
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 23rd May 2025.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 1 to 2 weeks after hiring manager review.