Communications and Engagement Assistant
If you're looking for the next step in your communications career, then this is the job for you. We're seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Communications and Engagement Assistant to join our busy and dynamic team here at Nottinghamshire Police to work on campaigns to help save lives.
Under the supervision of the Senior Campaigns Officer, your role will support the delivery of the force's communication and engagement activity to enhance the corporate identity and build confidence in Nottinghamshire Police while ensuring the force meets its strategic priorities.
As an integral part of the Corporate Communications team, you will support our team of Communication and Engagement Officers in the creation of targeted marketing campaigns and assist in the creation and publishing of relevant, engaging, and newsworthy content for the forces' multiple communication channels.
We are looking for someone with excellent verbal and written skills and a background in both external and internal marketing and communications. An understanding of web development and analysis of insight/evaluation and communications channel development are also desirable skills which will highlight your suitability for the role.Having an understanding of forward planning and communications campaigns and media management would also be advantageous for those applying to this role.
The scope of the work will include monitoring channels to ensure content is aligned to the force's brand and key messages, producing and managing campaigns, managing all communications channels and using photography, videography and design and print work to enhance communications.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for positive communications; will be innovative, well-organised and self-motivated with a keen eye for detail. You will be able to demonstrate working within various communications specialisms delivering impact.
Nottinghamshire Police is a forward-thinking, ambitious police force with a focus on delivering a communications strategy that puts people, storytelling and content at the heart of everything we do.
Our intention is to connect with local residents, making sure we enable the force to engage with the people it serves, protecting them from crime through awareness-raising campaigns while offering reassurance and confidence, putting people at the heart of everything we do.
Please note this job will be based at force headquarters, but there is an expectation that the candidate appointed may travel to other locations on occasion. There will also be occasional out-of-hours working for evening or weekend events as necessary.
When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens referring to the person specification and job description to indicate your suitability for the role. You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 2000 words and your CV.
To arrange an informal chat, please email Deputy Head of Corporate Communications Simon Cotton, on
The closing date for this role is: 17th October and interviews will be held on: 25th October at Force Headquarters.
For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer.
Vetting Level - Management- you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
All applicants will be subject to the Force Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.