Service Care Solutions is proud to be recruiting on behalf of Thames Valley Police (TVP) for the following specialist role:

Job Title:Communications Officer

Overall Purpose of the Role:
The Communications Officer is responsible for providing effective two-way communications between the Force and its staff and external audiences by creating, implementing, and evaluating communications plans across the Force.

Key Accountability Areas:

Specialist Areas:Employee Engagement:

• Create and implement internal campaigns.


• Manage communication strategies for Force change projects.


• Responsible for day-to-day management of force communications channels.


• Analyse levels of employee engagement and propose new engagement methods.

Force Campaigns:

• Create and implement public awareness campaigns.


• Evaluate the success of communications.

Community Engagement:

• Support LPAs to develop and implement local communication strategies.


• Proactively promote the work of LPAs to improve public confidence.


• Work closely with local influencers to improve public engagement.


• Identify and implement new methods of community engagement.

Essential Knowledge/Skills:

• Nationally recognised qualification in communications, public relations, business, or journalism.


• Experience working in a large public or private sector organisation.

Dimensions:

• Reports directly to associated communications manager within Corporate Communications.


• Contact with managers, staff, public, journalists, and local community.


• Deliver change communications to corporate project managers.

Characteristics of the Role:

• Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and implement campaigns.


• Excellent writing skills for various mediums.


• IT skills including content management systems and social networking.


• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.


• Capability to travel and hold a full UK driving license.

To Apply: Contact Lewis Ashcroft at 01772 208962 or email Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk.