Syp - Communications Officer - Carbrook, United Kingdom - South Yorkshire Police

South Yorkshire Police

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Carbrook, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Location 1- Carbrook - Force HQ, Sheffield

Salary 1 £34,968 £40,00
Type of Contract 1
Permanent
Job Advert 1

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Role: Communications Officer

Department:
Corporate Communications

Location:
Carbrook, Sheffield

Salary:
£34,968 - £40,005

Hours: 37

Contract Type:
Permanent
Are you an experienced communicator looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Would you jump at the opportunity to come behind the scenes in the fight against crime in South Yorkshire?

If this sounds like you - come and join us We are seeking a full time Communications Officer to join our fantastic, friendly team.

As part of the Corporate Communications team, you will be exposed to the full spectrum of comms including the reactive news desk (press office), campaigns, internal communications and community engagement.

A key part of your role will be taking ownership of the comms for your own district and/or departments.

Working closely with operational colleagues, you will produce and deliver a strategically aligned communications plan for your area, focusing heavily on multimedia storytelling and showcasing the great work taking place to tackle the issues which matter most to our local communities.

One day you could be out with our officers as they break down doors in the search for drugs factories, and the next you could be preparing an imaginative package of content for release following a high-profile court sentencing.

Around one week in every four will be spent covering the news desk, where you'll be on the front line of breaking news.

You will liaise with colleagues across the force and key partners to handle media enquiries and play a crucial role in supporting investigations.

Following appropriate training, you will also be on-call to the force outside of working hours around one week in every six.

In return, you will receive a generous remuneration package including standby allowance, overtime and time off in lieu. The role is based at our headquarters in Carbrook, Sheffield but hybrid working is available and encouraged.

On average, full-time staff work around two days per week in a police building fulfilling proactive duties, while news desk shifts are worked from headquarters.

The right person for this role will be a team player with a creative mindset who can think on their feet in a fast-paced environment.

You will have demonstrable experience in communications or an impressive transferable skillset from another sector such as a PR agency or journalism.

Experience in police communications and/or an NCTJ qualification would be beneficial but if not, a willingness to learn key aspects of media law is essential and support would be provided for this.

Skills and experience:

Degree holder/qualification holder or having proven relevant professional experience in the business area (Communications and/or Journalism)
Extensive knowledge and experience in the use of a wide range of traditional media mechanisms and social and digital media platforms and the writing of articles, features and copy for publication on a variety of channels
Sound knowledge or experience of creating campaign which deliver behavioural change for both and internal and external audience
Sound knowledge of legislation which impacts upon media coverage and criminal justice procedures and sound knowledge of legislation which impacts upon webbased communications for a variety of audiences.
Experience of working in a fastpaced communications and/or media environment
Ability and willingness to travel for business purposes
Requirement to work evenings and weekends as and when required for preplanned events and to take part in an oncall rota

For further information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please refer to the attached role profile.

What we offer:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Flexible working arrangements including flexi0time and hybrid working
A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
Committed to embedding sustainability: Force sustainability strategy
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Membership to the Sports and Social Club
Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks