Communications Officer
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Communications Officer (Content Creator)
When you join the police Federation of England and Wales, you will be part of an organisation that serves more than 139,000 rank and file police officers in the political and personal arena. You will work with experts in policing, motivated colleagues, and front-line officers to position the organisation as the undisputed voice of policing.
If you enjoy working in a challenging, complex environment, connecting with people, and learning new skills, PFEW is the place for you.
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Department: Communications
Reporting to: Senior Communications Officer
Type: Full time - 37.5 hours per week. Flexible and Hybrid working (2 days onsite)
Primary Function
The job of the Communications Officer is to design, coordinate and deliver compelling tailored content, supporting our membership and wider issues in policing
To promote a positive image of the work of the Police Federation of England and Wales to a range of internal and external audiences, developing an agenda of work to deliver against the requirements of the overarching communications strategy
Acting as a guide and trusted advisor, supporting the team to deliver content for the media, events, and PR
Dealing with and organising publicity projects, campaigns and assignments as directed by the Senior Communications Officer
Key Responsibilities
To support the Communications Department in delivering a range of communications products to deliver against our Communications Strategy. Specifically the production and edition of video and audio content
To research and copywrite a range of tailored content for a variety of audiences, including but not limited to magazine articles, profiles, presentation abstracts and Op-Eds
Prepare a variety of digital materials in adherence with the PFEW style guides
Ideate and evaluate content quality of communication campaigns and products to achieve continual improvement
Attend appropriate internal and external events to identify communications opportunities
Liaise and collaborate with other internal departments to ensure deadlines are met
Attend briefings, meetings, and events on behalf of the communications team, identifying opportunities for internal and external communications
To produce, upload, update and monitor content for our digital and social channels
Undertake all relevant administrative support activities
Skills & Experience
It is essential that the successful applicant has:
At least two years’ experience in a related role, researching, writing, and delivering a broad range of campaign materials and communications to a range of audiences
A high degree of interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey messages to different groups of people by adopting a range of styles, tools, and techniques appropriate to the audience and nature of the information involved
A sufficient understanding and a proven ability of working collaboratively with key stakeholders, relevant external bodies and can develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people
Effective organisational, planning, copywriting and co-ordinating skills
Experience of using all forms of digital media, strong knowledge of videography and editing
Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to produce accurate information in a timely way, with an eye for detail
It is desirable for the successful applicant to have:
Communications experience within a political or public sector environment
Additional Requirements
The post-holder is expected and required to participate in the out-of-hours on call rota, within the defined parameters
Regular travel between London and Leatherhead is required, with some additional travel around England and Wales. This will involve mobility to travel either by own car or public transport, and overnight accommodation if more than one day’s attendance is necessary
What PFEW will offer you
We offer multiple benefits to our HQ employees including: Flexible and Hybrid working, Competitive salary, Private healthcare, enhanced Pension contribution, Employee Assistance Program, free lunches and refreshments when onsite, free onsite gym, 26 days holiday (increasing with length of service), mental health clinics, support for CPD, employee discounts and more….
*Please note that these duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be changed from time to time in line with the reasonable requirements of the Police Federation and as directed by the line manager, on behalf of the Head of Department.
Cover letter needed? Optional
Document: See job profile
