Secondment/Fixed Term Contract for 6 months
Engaging with our communities has never been more important and challenging ourselves to find new innovative ways to build trust and interest in the work we’re doing is a priority. A big function of this role will be creating content that really connects with the communities we police. We’re looking for someone who can tell our stories in a clear, honest, and engaging way—content that helps build trust, encourages real conversations, and shows people who we are and what we’re doing for them. Your work will help make sure our messages feel genuine and relatable, so people are more likely to get involved, speak up, and feel confident in their local police.
Duties will include a range of administrative tasks including minute and action/note taking, updating action plans, registers and logs, arranging meetings and appointments for Command team members, including travel and accommodation where appropriate and dealing with day to day enquires.
A good standard of education is required with excellent literacy and numeric skills. Recent experience of working with computer applications is required, including databases and Microsoft Office applications with a willingness to learn new programmes. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation and externally with the public or partner agencies. Good organisational skills are essential with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst using your own initiative.
If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments must be supported in writing by your Line Manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy. Please attach written approval from your line manager and Head of Department in your application. If the secondment is not supported then the role may be offered on a fixed term contract basis, but this has implications including loss of continuous service protections.
Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 23382. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 12 April 2026.
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