Digital Communications Officer - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Norfolk Constabulary

Norfolk Constabulary

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Moss Way Police Station, Sheffield
Full Time (37Hours) - Temporary to 31 March 2025
£30,375 - £34,287 per annum
Friday 30 June 2023 at 5pm

Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire; the Hydrant Programme provides support for the work of the NPCC child protection and abuse investigation (CPAI) portfolio and is the national lead for the CSE Task Force.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us.

We are looking for a National Digital Communications Officer to join a growing team who have a passion for making a difference and setting high standards in our communications.

You will work closely with the Head of Communications and the Hydrant Programme Communications Lead to develop a digital strategy and implement new channels to widen reach and engagement.

With the inception of the CSE Taskforce we have become public facing and seek a digital communications champion to bring bold new ideas that make a lasting impact internally and externally.

We are looking for someone with a passion for digital content and good understanding of digital technologies.

If you're ambitious and want a join a team where no day is the same, have a keen sense of ownership, speedy execution, determination, and the ability to work autonomously then this is the role for you.

We are looking for someone with a strong interest in being part of a team that is supporting police nationally to respond to child abuse, exploitation and vulnerability.

Job advert (including person specification)

It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria:

Recent experience of working within a digital communications environment including corporate web content management and social media platforms
A degree qualification in a relevant discipline, and / or qualifications or demonstrable experience of using Adobe Master Collection including photoshop, InDesign, and PremierPro
Evidenced knowledge and experience of using different social media networks, platforms, and social media management tools to effectively reach, inform and engage a variety of audiences
Writing and editorial skills, with attention to detail and the ability to effectively proofread, and the ability to create engaging content
Analytical skills, and experience of sourcing and interpreting website, social media, and other relevant analytics
The ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and to manage and deliver to multiple deadlines in a fastpaced environment

The ability to take a complex and large volume of information, and distil the essential points into concise, accurate, and engaging content

It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria:

You will find the principal purpose, main activities and essential criteria of the role on the Job Description and Person Specification in more detail:

This is a Homeworking role, with a requirement to travel widely across the UK and work at other establishments nationally as may be reasonably required*.

There will be an expectation for occasional overnight stays*.

*Travel and expenses will be reimbursed in line with police staff council conditions of service.

If you are working from London, London weighting will apply.

We have a range of benefits in addition to the salary available:

24 days holiday per year in addition to public holidays
We operate a Flexitime scheme, a working schedule which allows employees to choose when to start and end their workday, and/or how long to take their break for, within agreed limits set by line managers.
Option of joining the local government pension scheme
Option of joining the staff association, Unison, and enjoying the benefits this provides
Blue Light Card with 100s of discounts
Paidfor training available and the opportunity to have mentoring, development is encouraged
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) A confidential service, available 365 days a year, 24/7, free of charge. To provide around the clock support and guidance to help you manage work and personal stressors, as well as support you through lifestyle changes.
Support Networks that provide information and an opportunity to share an experience as well as offer advice and support to members.

Hours of work are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, the working pattern is negotiable.

The post is offered on a fixed term basis, reviewed annually on the 1 April each year. This role is currently grant funded until 31/03/25

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 22 months

Salary:
£30,375.00-£34,287.00 per year

Benefits: