Communications Officer (temp)

at  Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Force
Cambridgeshire Constabulary
HIDDEN - Role Type
Police Staff
Contract Duration
Temporary
Contract Type
Full Time
Department
Corporate Communications
Location
Headquarters, Huntingdon, Cambs
Grade
SO1
Salary
33915
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
Hours / Week
37
Contract Duration Months
12
Closing Date
16/06/2024, 23:55
Job Description
From murders to child sexual exploitation 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 incorporate media relations, campaign planning and internal communications.

Those interested in the role will require:

• Good, clear copy writing, with a flexible, adaptive style and strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of media law.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Two years communications experience.
• Degree, preferably communications related or equivalent professional qualification.
• A good level of verbal and written skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external audiences.

Experience in using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign is desirable, as is a full, clean, current driving licence.
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 – and we’d love you to be part of that!
Personal training and development is taken very seriously and we invest in the progression of our staff.
The role is based at Police HQ in Huntingdon but you may be required to travel within the county.
Please note if you do not have a minimum two years communications experience you will not be shortlisted for this role.
If you are interested in applying for the advertised role please ensure you read the attached information, including role profile, context sheet (if applicable) and recruitment information for applicants.

For the purposes of the application you will be expected to provide evidence against the entry requirements below:

• Two years communications experience
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation in the delivery of internal and external communications through a variety of channels
• A good level of verbal and written skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external customers
• Understanding of crisis management
• Experience of delivering projects including planning, monitoring and evaluation based upon changing priorities

If you are shortlisted for interview you will be expected to evidence against all personal qualities and the entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile.
This is a temporary role covering extended leave for up to 12 months.
Further information on the post please contact Communications Manager Neil Franklin at neil.franklin@cambs.police.uk
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
Internal applicants within Cambridgeshire Constabulary should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until a conditional offer has been agreed with a successful candidate. Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until an appointment is offered. If a redeployee does apply and is successful, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.

Those interested in the role will require:

• Good, clear copy writing, with a flexible, adaptive style and strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of media law.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Two years communications experience.
• Degree, preferably communications related or equivalent professional qualification.
• A good level of verbal and written skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external audiences

For the purposes of the application you will be expected to provide evidence against the entry requirements below:

• Two years communications experience
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation in the delivery of internal and external communications through a variety of channels
• A good level of verbal and written skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external customers
• Understanding of crisis management
• Experience of delivering projects including planning, monitoring and evaluation based upon changing prioritie