Corporate Communications Manager
We’re looking to appoint a Corporate Communications Manager to join our award-winning Corporate Communications and Engagement department. This would be an attractive role for someone with a strong communications background or for someone with existing management skills looking to develop their career.
You will champion the development and delivery of an integrated external and internal communications programme which supports the force's strategic priorities, vision and values, building public trust and confidence, influencing culture, perception or behaviour change and improving employee engagement.
In this role, you will be expected to provide expert communications advice and guidance at senior levels. This includes deputising for the Head of Corporate Communications, attending and contributing to strategic meetings with chief officers and senior leaders across the force, and with external partners where relevant.
You will be a senior member of the department leadership team – showing leadership across the department, managing resources, performance and impact. In addition, you will have direct line management responsibility for Internal Communications and Engagement Team Leader, Senior Events Co-ordinator and Graphic Designer.
Managing the wellbeing and development of staff, you will ensure all members of the department are supported in delivering against the strategic direction for corporate communications, addressing skills gaps and training needs.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator able to adapt their style to their target audience across various platforms and channels, and the ability to influence and work with senior leaders. You will be highly organised and experienced in managing a sizeable, multidisciplinary team.
Your main responsibilities (will include):
Working alongside the Head of Corporate Communications, Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Senior Leadership Teams, champion the development and delivery of an integrated external and internal communications programme supporting the force's strategic priorities, vision and values, building public trust and confidence, influencing culture, perception or behaviour change and improving employee engagement.
Deputising for the Head of Corporate Communications attending and contributing to strategic meetings with chief officers and senior leaders across the force, and with external partners where relevant.
Managing the development of the department’s capabilities, identifying suitable training and development opportunities to address skills gaps and ensure training keeps pace with fast moving communications technology.
Effectively managing teams responsible for internal communications and employee engagement, brand and design, and reward and recognition events.
Skills and experience required:
You will possess a recognised professional PR, Marketing and/or media qualification, or can show equivalent practical experience working in a public relations, internal communications or editorial field.
You will demonstrate strong management and leadership skills, and a proven track record of developing teams and managing performance
You will have excellent oral and written communications skills with experience of writing for a range of audiences and channels
You will be a strategic thinker, able to see the bigger picture and anticipate and manage challenges and risks
You will be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and web-based applications.
Employee Rewards and Benefits
How we reward our employees is linked to our culture, it’s about more than just salary. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you're in and the moments that matter.
Additional Information and eligibility criteria
The successful candidate will need to hold a full current driving licence or be able to travel around the whole of the force area using alternative transport. Due to Insurance restrictions for the use of pool cars, the successful candidate will need to be over 21 at the time of starting in the role.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
Following a shortlisting process, successful application will be invited to attend an in-person interview with assessment 1st and 2nd July from 1pm onwards.
Avon and Somerset Police is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.