YS347 Communications Officer -Targeted Recruitment **External**
Communications Officer - Targeted Recruitment
Corporate Communications
Wakefield
One temporary full-time 6 month fixed-term contract
Are you a skilled and experienced communications specialist capable of using a wide range of internal and external multi-media channels to engage and communicate on behalf of West Yorkshire Police?
Can you prioritise, make decisions and offer sound advice in a fast paced, fast moving and often pressurised environment where no two days are the same, managing your own daily schedule and dealing sensitively, professionally and appropriately with people of all ranks and from all backgrounds?
West Yorkshire Police has a rare vacancy for an experienced Communications Officer to join its Corporate Communications team., for a fixed term period of six months.
Ideal candidates will require a fully flexible approach and 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.
Your primary responsibility will be the delivery of new internal campaigns and messaging, which relate to the Force’s response to the Police Uplift Programme and the Positive Action initiatives, which are used to improve representation across the Force. You will be able to develop media strategies and present them through a wide range of written, audio, digital and visual communications.
To be considered for this role you will have the ability and willingness to travel for business purposes and work flexibly in order to support the work of the Corporate Services Department. You will be prepared to work flexible hours as demand dictates.
You must be available outside normal office hours for professional advice and support, within prescribed time parameters linked to organisational objectives.
The successful candidate will have a degree or relevant qualification in one of the following communications fields: journalism, Public Relations, digital communications, and will have a detailed knowledge of legislation relating to media and communications, particularly the rules of sub-judice and contempt.
You will have a sound working knowledge of and the ability to use a wide range of relevant computerised packages, including Microsoft Office.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 30th of May 2022.
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 three 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.