XT568 - Communications Officer **EXTERNAL**
Leeds
£33,618 to £36,369 per annum
THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY
Communications Officer
Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE)
Permanent
1 full time 37 hours post
West Yorkshire Police are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a small and unique team, to support the work of Counter Terror policing with the delivery of the Communications Strategy and Business Plan. This will involve supporting operational policing activity and increasing and protecting public, partner and stakeholder confidence through internal and external communications, products and activity.
Working in a fast paced and changing environment you will need keen writing skills, an ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and a sound understanding of the challenges faced.
Eligible candidates will hold a degree or relevant qualification in communications, journalism or public relations or have previous experience in the business area.
Furthermore, you will have a detailed knowledge of legislation relating to media and communications, particularly the rules of sub judice and contempt and have experience of responding to complex communications issues within a demanding police or public sector environment.
In addition, you must be prepared to travel for business purposes both regionally and nationally, work flexibly to suit business needs and take part in a call out rota. You will also be expected to be available outside normal office hours for professional advice and support, including attendance at critical incidents within prescribed time parameters linked to organisational objectives.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced level personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
You must be a British citizen and eligible to hold a British passport to work in the CTP NE. For security reasons you should not discuss your application with anyone other than your immediate family.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused on the grounds that it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on 25th January 2021.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf. (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form.
Please note: The Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
Communications Officer
Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE)
Permanent
1 full time 37 hours post
West Yorkshire Police are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a small and unique team, to support the work of Counter Terror policing with the delivery of the Communications Strategy and Business Plan. This will involve supporting operational policing activity and increasing and protecting public, partner and stakeholder confidence through internal and external communications, products and activity.
Working in a fast paced and changing environment you will need keen writing skills, an ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and a sound understanding of the challenges faced.
Eligible candidates will hold a degree or relevant qualification in communications, journalism or public relations or have previous experience in the business area.
Furthermore, you will have a detailed knowledge of legislation relating to media and communications, particularly the rules of sub judice and contempt and have experience of responding to complex communications issues within a demanding police or public sector environment.
In addition, you must be prepared to travel for business purposes both regionally and nationally, work flexibly to suit business needs and take part in a call out rota. You will also be expected to be available outside normal office hours for professional advice and support, including attendance at critical incidents within prescribed time parameters linked to organisational objectives.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced level personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
You must be a British citizen and eligible to hold a British passport to work in the CTP NE. For security reasons you should not discuss your application with anyone other than your immediate family.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused on the grounds that it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on 25th January 2021.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf. (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form.
Please note: The Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
No Shift Allowance
This opportunity is closed to applications.