We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic Communications and Engagement Officer to join our busy and dynamic team here at Nottinghamshire Police - if you’re looking for the next step up in your communications career then this could be the job for you.
You’ll be able to keep your head in complex situations, from dealing with media crises through to delivering hard-hitting press releases aimed at changing behaviours that help to protect the public and to save lives.
Nottinghamshire Police is a forward-thinking, ambitious police force with a focus on delivering a communications strategy that puts people, storytelling and content at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for someone with excellent verbal and written skills and a background in journalism or communications. An understanding of web development, filming and video editing are desirable skills, as well as an understanding of forward planning and communications campaigns and media management.
The scope of the work will include writing press releases and statements, supporting behaviour change campaigns, managing all communications channels and using photography, videography and design and print work to enhance communications.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for positive communications; will be innovative, well-organised and self-motivated with a keen eye for detail. You will be able to demonstrate delivery of impact and tangible change.
We aim to connect with local residents, making sure we enable the force to engage with the people it serves, protecting them from crime through awareness raising campaigns while offering reassurance and confidence in the work that we do. The way we communicate is at the heart of this.
Benefits:
Some benefits of working for Nottinghamshire Police include but are not limited to:
Pension scheme – We pay around double the member contribution
Support networks and wellbeing
Annual leave entitlement – Starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service
Blue Light Card discounts
Flexible and agile working where suitable
Please see attached document titled ‘Police Staff Benefits’ for further benefits and information.
To Apply:
When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens.
The attached Job Description provides further details about the role.
When applying, refer to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, ensuring the four areas have been considered.
You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 2000 words referring to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, along with your CV.
Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.
For further information about the role please contact Matt Jarram at matthew.jarram@notts.police.uk
The closing date is 17 May and the interviews will be held on 22 May.
For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.
Vetting Level – Management – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.
Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
