HP – COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

DEPARTMENT – ENABLING SERVICES - COMMUNICATIONS

LOCATION – PRIORY ROAD, HULL

TERM - PERMANENT

HOURS – 37

SCALE & PAY – Scale 6 (£25,062 - £26,802)

For the essential criteria for this role, and for further information, please refer to the documents attached.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Communications Officer to join our busy Communications Department, based at Force Headquarters, in Hull.

In this role, you will be part of the Media Team, working with local, regional and national media on a daily basis, taking enquiries and formulating appropriate responses, as well as supporting operational policing activity through internal and external communications across all available channels to increase public confidence and satisfaction.

The successful candidate must hold a Degree or relevant qualification in one of the following communications fields, Journalism, Media or Public Relations, or have a minimum of five-years working in a fast-paced press office environment or newsroom.

You will have a detailed knowledge of legislation relating to media and communications, particularly the laws around contempt of court. 

You will also have a sound working knowledge of, and the ability to use, a wide range of relevant computerised packages, including Microsoft Office and Adobe design packages.

To be considered for this role you will have the ability and willingness to travel for business purposes, be available to work outside normal office hours as part of an on-call rota, providing communications advice and support to the Force, as well as the flexibility and preparedness to attend any critical incidents as required during the call out period. 

Your point of contact for this role is Jade Sandhu – Email: Jade.Sandhu@humberside.pnn.police.uk

Please DO NOT contact this person about the online application and recruitment process. 

If you do have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact the recruiting department: recruiting@humberside.pnn.police.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 27th November 2018 at 23.55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and an agreement is made with the HR Manager - Recruitment and the Line Manager for the role.

In addition to a competitive salary and continuous professional development, to ensure you perform at your peak, Humberside Police also offer a generous annual leave package, access to a local government pension scheme, and flexible working patterns to suit your needs. All of this, in a professional but fun and supportive environment.

Humberside Police welcome applications from underrepresented communities.  For further information on positive action within Humberside Police, please visit the positive action page:

http://www.humberside.police.uk/diversity-and-positive-action