- S26-010 BCU Communications and Engagement Officer (LC8)
Safe and confident communities and an engaged workforce – that’s what we’re aiming for at Lancashire Constabulary and we’re looking for someone to join the Media and Engagement team to help.
Our new communications and engagement officer will need a recognised qualification and demonstrable experience in a corporate communications, PR journalism or marketing field.
You’ll be based in the East of the County, supporting the delivery of local policing across a large, diverse mix of urban and rural communities, all with different communication and engagement needs.
A confident communicator, you’ll need excellent written and verbal communication skills along with experience of developing and implementing communication strategy.
You’ll work on internal and external communications ensuring both the public and our employees are well informed and engaged.
In return, we can offer an attractive working environment, Local government Pension Scheme, flexible working hours and a promise that no two days will ever be the same!
Do you think you’ve got what it takes? If so, get your application submitted!
Skills and Experience:
A recognised qualification or extensive experience in communications, journalism, public relations or marketing equivalent to NVQ5.
Applicants will need to do a presentation on the day along with a written assessment.
Vetting and Medical:
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
Benefits:
- 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
- Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
- Sick pay provisions
- Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Option to become a member of the onsite unions
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
- Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
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Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2026 at 10am.