Communications Officer

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:

1. Manage internal clients across the Force, supporting their internal and external communications requirements.
2. Provide direct communication to staff, partners, and the public regarding local and Force-wide issues.
3. Develop working relationships with partner agencies, organisations, and other forces.
4. Produce engaging content for various communication channels.
5. Contribute to the planning and coordination of internal publications.
6. Promote successes within policing and wider communications industry.

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.