Vacancy Information

The Events, Rewards & Recognition team are looking for a volunteer photographer to support them at Force recognition events, such as attestations, award ceremonies and long service events. We are looking for a keen and talented photographer, who can use their skills to make a positive impact.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

In this role you will play a key volunteering role, as you will support at recognition events with photography for use in internal and external publications and will be tasked by the Events, Reward & Recognition Lead.

Catching key memories and moments of celebration are hugely important, and the photographs taken serve as a memory for the officer/staff/volunteer being recognised as well as being used for internal and external purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up the photographic area at event location, taking and testing shots prior to the commencement of the event using Force equipment.
• Take and edit photographic images as requested at Force events, within the Force’s brand guideline.
• Ability to follow event photographic briefing.
• The photographer will be required to capture candid and posed shots/images of events.
• Assist departments with the creation and editing of photographs to be used to promote policing in the Force area and to be sent to the individual/team/department.

Skills & Experience

• Photographic experience is essential and experience working at events would be useful.
• Need to be proficient with camera equipment, capable of taking high-quality images in different lighting conditions.
• Experiencing of using photo editing software, such as photoshop.
• Ability to work to a brief and within set timescales.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Creativity.
• Eye for detail.
• Punctual and organised.
• Ability to travel independently to event locations.

The hours of this role will depend on the event calendar, but advance notice will be given. Events take place during the working day, evenings, and weekends. The volunteer will be fully briefed prior to the event.

Please note candidates selected to attend a professional discussion will be required to bring examples of their photographic work.

Why Volunteer With Us?

We take pride in looking after our volunteers, through volunteering you will have the opportunity to:

• Experience policing first-hand
• Meet new people and teams
• Learn and develop your skills
• Support your local community

We will reimburse any travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering and we have recognition schemes in place for us to formally show our appreciation for your service.

As a police support volunteer you will have access to financial and mental well-being guidance and support, discounts for everyday spend, our on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs. Volunteering with us will also allow you to apply for other voluntary and paid positions within the Force.

Further Information

Please contact volunteer@sussex.police.uk if you have any questions.

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people.  It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.