Vacancy Information
Division / Department - Police and Crime Commissioner
Grade - Grade G
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £33,128 - £39,149
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - Yes
Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
Are you a confident communications professional ready for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same?
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Surrey is seeking a talented and motivated individual on a fixed term 12-month contract who can bring new and creative ideas to our small but busy communications team.
Daily activity in this job is never dull and could range from handling an enquiry from a national newspaper, organising a community event or shooting a video with the Commissioner for our social media platforms.
The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter who can demonstrate a keen eye for detail, strong writing skills and a sound knowledge of communicating with a range of audiences.
They will also need to have a flair for creating and delivering eye-catching content which can increase our reach across a number of platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Youtube and Instagram.
The post-holder needs to be comfortable dealing with the media, key stakeholders and our partner organisations. Experience in video editing, photography and using Wordpress is desirable but not essential.
The Police and Crime Commissioner is the voice of the public in policing and plays a crucial role in setting the policing priorities for Surrey, supporting victims of crime across our county and holding the Chief Constable to account for the service residents receive.
Policing is in the public eye more than ever and we are looking for someone who can identify creative opportunities to engage more local residents and community groups in the work of the Commissioner’s office.
Key responsbilities:
Assisting the Communications Team in ensuring a coherent, strategic approach is taken in communicating the work of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC).
Playing a key role in maintaining and further developing the OPCC presence online including social media with particular attention to the website and use of the OPCC brand.
Planning and managing engagement events for the OPCC, including the Policing Your Community public meetings, and increasing the engagement with consultations including the annual council tax survey.
Providing communication and engagement advice and briefings to the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and their team, as required.
Designing and producing supporting promotional & communication material such as leaflets, graphics, digital assets, video, posters and newsletters.
Providing support in dealing with enquiries from the local, national and police industry media.
Supporting public affairs on behalf of the OPCC, including monitoring political developments locally and in Westminster and preparing briefings and advice for the Commissioner for upcoming engagements and events.
Identifying and seizing opportunities for positive engagement with our communities in Surrey, including minority and disability groups, engaging them with the work of the OPCC and helping to ensure that accessibility is considered to strengthen this on and offline.
Evaluating the success of our communications and engagement activities.
Planning and managing engagement events for the OPCC including the Policing your Community public meetings.
Providing support to the Commissioner’s PA team and the Complaints, Compliance and Equality and Diversity Lead to ensure that information about the Commissioner, OPCC and Force is readily available to the public.
Skills & Experience
Degree or equivalent qualification
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Demonstrable knowledge of communication and community engagement skills
Experience in using social media and ability to grow our reach across all platforms
Experience of communications planning and campaign development, reputation management and building relationships with key stakeholders
Experience in video editing, photography and using Wordpress
Ability to organise and manage public and stakeholder events
Experience of effective engagement and communication with different audiences
High level of planning and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and multi-task.
Understanding of the role of the PCC, their statutory requirements, the work of the wider office and Surrey Police in general.
Upholding the values of diversity and equality in their work
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police
Further Information
This is a full-time post on a 12-month fixed term contract that will suit a candidate looking to grow their skills and learn new ones while taking the next step in their communications career. You will report into the Head of Communications and Engagement and you will receive any necessary and relevant training.
This is a politically restricted post under Section 1 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Although the role is based at Surrey Police HQ in Guildford, the working week is likely to involve a mixture of working in the office, supporting the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner at events and visits in Surrey and working from home where appropriate.
It may involve some weekend and evening work on occasion and will also involve regular travel around the county so a full driving licence and access to a car for business purposes is essential.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you – please apply by the closing date of March 19th. Interviews will be held on March 25th and 26th 2026.
Please contact Nathan Rees, Head Of Communications and Engagement if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role on 01483 630 200 or email olice.uk.
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our .
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion atand
Additional Information
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This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
1. vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
2. vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
3. if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.