Force
Gwent Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
Corporate Communications
Department
Corporate Communications
Location
Gwent Police Headquarters
Grade
SC5
Salary
£29,109 - £31,296
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Fixed Term
Time Commitment Duration (Months)
12
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Closing Date
17/07/2025, 13:00
Job Advert Description

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Essential - a background in communications, internal communications, or employee engagement
• Essential - strong written and verbal communication skills
• Essential - proven understanding of digital communication tools (e.g., intranet platforms, email newsletters, Microsoft Office 365 applications)
• Project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and departments
• Proactive and organised, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident to share ideas.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We’re looking for a proactive person with a keen eye for detail to join our small but dynamic, award-winning internal communications team within our Corporate Communications department.
You will support our mission to improve trust and confidence in Gwent Police by helping inform and inspire our 3,300 staff, officers and volunteers who serve our communities 24/7.
It’s a hands-on role where you’ll plan, create, and manage content for our internal communication channels, including email newsletters, intranet and digital screens.
You’ll also support the development of our channels and help measure the effectiveness of internal communications activity.
Police communications is a fast-moving environment where you’ll get to develop skills and knowledge alongside an experienced team with expertise in crisis communications, video production and design.
It’s an exciting time to be joining Gwent Police. We’ve just launched a new five-year plan, and internal communications will play a crucial role in helping to improve trust and confidence as we work to be an inclusive, caring and connected organisation providing outstanding services for communities in Gwent.
You’ll be working from our headquarters in Cwmbran, which has an onsite gym, canteen, and free parking, with flexibility for homeworking.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Charlotte Harris, internal communications lead – charlotte.harris@gwent.police.uk

ROLE PURPOSE

To support the internal communications team in delivering engaging and informative content that helps staff, officers, and volunteers stay connected to the vision, values, and priorities of Gwent Police.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and publish internal content such as email newsletters, intranet updates, and digital signage
• Help maintain internal communication channels, including the intranet, Viva Engage, and digital screens
• Support the planning and delivery of internal campaigns and events
• Liaise with colleagues in departments across the service to gather stories and updates
• Monitor feedback and engagement metrics to help improve communication effectiveness
• Provide administrative support to the internal communications team, including scheduling, formatting documents, and maintaining content calendars.

Here at Gwent Police, we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

• Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes
• Free access to on-site gyms
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme and Vectis Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Local government pension scheme
• Range of support networks
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
• Generous sick pay provisions
• Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service unio