From murders to burglary crime prevention campaigns, no two days are ever the same working in Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s Corporate Communications team. You will gain a fascinating insight into the varied and complex world of policing and play a vital role in protecting the vulnerable and attacking criminality.
This role would suit a communications specialist seeking a challenging and varied role which incorporates social media relations with the public, campaign planning, media liaison and internal communications.
The successful applicant will be working alongside the senior communications officer for the south of the county, covering Huntingdon, Cambridge, Ely and South Cambs, with a specific focus on local policing. They will deliver targeted communications and engagement activity to local communities which communicates and consults with the public on force priorities, finds communications solutions to support emerging local issues, highlights force visibility, communicates specifically on crime prevention work and supports the public to take steps to stay safe and reduce risk of crime.
Those interested in the role will require:
• At least 12 months communications experience
• Experience of working on digital communications for an organisation or campaign
• Excellent writing skills – able to write in concise, error-free English, with good attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills – able to articulate clearly, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of people at all levels
• Demonstrated interest in digital media and communications
• Ability to work well in a team, but also able to work independently
• Administrative skills and a methodical approach to handling tasks and meeting deadlines
• Two A-levels or equivalent
• Experience of the following software is desirable: Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• A full, clean, current driving licence is desirable
• Ability to work under pressure and outside normal working hours when required
This role would suit a communications professional who wants to use their skills to make a genuine difference to people’s lives.
We are committed to creating innovative communications that support our policing priorities and see real results. Our campaigns have won national awards and the team are given creative freedom to deliver campaigns and communications activity.
Personal training and development are taken very seriously and we invest in the progression of our staff.
The role is based at Police HQ in Huntingdon but you will be required to travel within the county, in particular across the south of the county.
Additional Advert Information
- Internal Applicants
To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period.
If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert.
- Vetting Process
Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18).
Examples of when this may apply include:
- Transferring to another force
- Renewing vetting clearance
- Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
- Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.
- Redeployment and Redundancy
This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
- Role Profile
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- Commitment to Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
