We are looking for a creative individual to assist with maximising Avon and Somerset Police's internal and external digital communication channels including social media. The new Assistant Digital Communications Officer will join our award-winning Corporate Communications department, offering a unique chance to make a real difference.
You'll become a member of a friendly, supportive, and highly motivated communications team dedicated to helping keep people safe, combatting crime and building the trust and confidence of both the public and our 6000+ workforce.
You'll benefit from blended working across home and the office (primarily based at Police HQ in Portishead) and enjoy a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment in an organisation which values its people and giving them the autonomy to be creative and try something new.
The role
This is an exciting, varied role working within a fast-paced environment. As an Assistant Digital Communications Officer, you will be flexible, have the ability to prioritise workloads and enjoy the challenge of working under pressure.
You will be comfortable assisting with long-running strategic campaigns, as well as creating engaging audience-led content based on contemporary issues or trends. You'll also be providing professional support during significant policing operations.
You will need to be able to use excellent storytelling skills to generate engaging digital content which will help tell how police officers and staff are fighting and preventing crime and keeping the public safe.
Main responsibilities of this role include:
* Monitoring social media, ensuring we deliver high levels of engagement and visibility with our communities
* Keeping up to date with digital trends and developments, sharing learning with the wider department and organisation
* Providing advice, support and guidance on corporate style and identity for neighbourhood officers and internal communications
* Collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders to create engaging content and maximise public access to policing services and information through digital channels
Skills, experience, and qualifications required to be successful in this role:
* Expert knowledge and experience of using social media
* Experience of using and adapting to a range of digital channels, applications, and software
* Skilled communicator with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various situations, channels, and stakeholders
* Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
* Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines, using a flexible and efficient approach
What we can offer you:
A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:
* Flexible working
* Continuous professional development
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
* Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays.
Additional Information
Shortlisting will take place following the closing date. Successful candidates will attend a face to face Interview at Portishead Headquarters, dates to be confirmed.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year 'checkable history' in the UK - ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
For further information about the role please contact Ellie.Allen-
About us
Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.
We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.
We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.
Find out more about our benefits and culture
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Blended Working/ Hybrid Working
Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.
This role has been identified as a blended role.
The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.
Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)
You will require the following detail to complete this application form:
* National Insurance Number
* Identification Detail e.g. passport
* Address information including proof
* Referee information
* Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
* Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.
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