We have anoter exciting new role become available for a Communications Support Assistant to work for Thames Valley Police at their headquarters in Kidlington.
This is a temporary role working hybrid Monday to Friday 8:40am to 5:00pm.
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who has obtained a qualification in communications, public relations or journalism to join an establised team and work in a support function.
PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
The overall purpose of the role is to: Provide internal and external communications support to the Corporate Communications Department.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
*Support the community and employee engagement team in the creation and implementation of public awareness and behavioural change campaigns and internal communications and employee engagement campaigns, including force change projects.
*Support the media relations team in answering and responding to press enquiries which will include drafting statements and press releases
*Assist the digital team in the development of social media and digital channels, including the TVP website and force intranet, producing content to provide direct communication to our people, public and partners.
*Support the department in organising, planning and running events including press briefings/conferences, staff engagement events and public events, including the Force Open Day.
*Action or disseminate communications requests as appropriate coming into the department via central inboxes or phone lines to ensure a timely and appropriate response.
*Support the daily tasking process by recording actions, chasing updates and completing individual tasks to facilitate the appropriate response to incidents affecting our people, public and partners.
*Support the research, insight and evaluation officer in the performance of their role, including assisting with the commissioning of primary research such as audience surveys, focus groups and interviews to inform communication strategies, evaluate activity and monitor effectiveness of communications channels internally and externally.
*Provide communications support to the department in the event of a major incident to ensure that the public are appropriately warned and informed
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Educated to A Level or above including English with some experience in a communications, public relations or journalism role. Or a qualification in communications, public relations or journalism and no direct experience.

* Excellent writing skills for a variety of mediums to include social media, intranet and website.

*Proven IT skills particularly in the use of MS Office and a willingness to learn new systems for communicating with a diverse audience.
*Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people at all levels of the organisation.
*Strong team player with the ability work under pressure.
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