Overview
Are you a confident communicator looking for the next step in your career in a role that will allow you to make a genuine difference to communities across south-west and mid Wales? We’re searching for Corporate Communications Officers with a mix of skills, who will play an active role in the full spectrum of communications, including campaign development and delivery, internal communications, media relations and proactive content creation. We need strong writing skills, curiosity and eagerness to learn about Dyfed-Powys Police, its officers, staff and communities, and the ability to take a story and build creative comms around it.
This is a varied and fast-paced role where you’ll manage communications around operational policing matters on press desk, which means you’ll be on the frontline of breaking news, supporting colleagues across the force with communications around live investigations and incidents, responding to queries from officers, staff and journalists, as well as keeping the public informed. You’ll also get stuck in to planning and delivering communications activity that informs communities about the work we do to keep people safe, writing proactive content for different platforms, and making best use of traditional and new media.
We’re looking for colleagues who can build positive relationships with teams and stakeholders across the force area, influence people at all levels of the organisation, and work well as part of a team. Where you have experience, you will hit the ground running. Training will be available for areas in which you are not as experienced, and you’ll become part of a friendly, passionate, and supportive team. You’ll join the on-call rota when you’re ready, with a standby allowance and additional payment for out of hours work.
Existing media law knowledge is a bonus but not a must – training will be provided to get you up to speed.
Communicating effectively with our people and our communities has never been more important, so if you’re a talented communicator with heaps of enthusiasm and ideas, a background in the media, marketing, or a busy communications role, and would like to use your skills for the benefit of our force and the areas we serve, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
* Manage communications around operational policing matters on the press desk, including handling live incidents and enquiries from officers, staff and journalists.
* Develop and deliver campaigns, internal communications, media relations and proactive content creation across platforms.
* Build positive relationships with teams and stakeholders across the force area and influence at all levels.
* Plan, write and publish communications that inform communities about policing work and public safety.
* Collaborate with colleagues to respond to breaking news and maintain accurate public information.
Qualifications and experience
Strong writing skills, curiosity and willingness to learn about Dyfed-Powys Police; experience in media, marketing, or a busy communications role is desirable. Existing media law knowledge is a bonus but not essential, as training will be provided. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to join an on-call rota when ready.
Benefits
* Salary of £36,630 - £39,813
* 24 days annual leave starting, increasing to 29 days after five years' service and 32 after 10 years
* Flexi time, with up to 24 flexi days per year
* Bank holidays
* Stand-by allowance of £36.13 per 12 hours on call
* The role is based at our headquarters in Llangunnor, Carmarthenshire, but hybrid working is available and encouraged
* Access to onsite gym
* Option to join Blue Light Card scheme for discounts at various shops and businesses
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Occupational Health support including wellbeing and counselling
* Generous pension scheme
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave entitlements
* Sick pay provisions
* Access to force support networks and sports teams
All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks. Diversity and Welsh language: Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here. Information point: contact recruitment@dyfed-powys.police.uk or attend our weekly drop-in recruitment event, Wednesday @ 11am – 11:30am here.
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