Communications Officer Pol-Ed YS400
Communications Officer
Pol-Ed
Wakefield
One full time post
This role will be a 3-year fixed term contract.
You will support the Business and Service Delivery Manager and the wider team in the development and delivery of the local, regional and national communication strategy. This will involve publicising and presenting Pol-Ed to police, education and wider partners through various communication methods.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can use a wide range of internal and external multi-media channels, such as, written, audio and visual material, including images, video, and digital communications.
You will be expected to confidently deal with the demands of the media work and propose strategies in dealing with communication issues. Ensuring that you deliver effective internal and external communications to raise the Pol-Ed profile and maintain awareness across the Force.
Ideal candidates need to be able to prioritise, make decisions and offer sound advice and support on appropriate use of digital communications and production of written publications. Being responsible to recognise and implement opportunities to enhance and protect the reputation of the Force and improve public confidence.
A fully flexible approach is essential. You will need the ability to juggle a large workload and be a clear concise communicator, with a professional ‘can do’ attitude and well-developed interpersonal skills.
You will manage media enquiries and where required, attend at meetings, both internally and with partner agencies and organisations, agreeing joined up communications.
To be considered for this role you will have the ability and willingness to travel for business purposes and work flexibly to support the work of Pol-Ed.
If you think this suits your skill set then please apply and become a part of the Pol-Ed team.
The application process will close on 25th June 2023 at 23:55.
The post is suitable for job share.
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.
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 because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
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.
This opportunity is closed to applications.