*JOB OF THE WEEK* senior media officer, metropolitan police

Senior Media Officer

Metropolitan Police

The starting salary is £45,073, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.

The salary is broken down as £42,232 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £50,385 Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: New Scotland Yard, Westminster. You may be expected to work at other Met buildings across London as part of a blended working agreement. There are also some opportunities for remote working when appropriate. 

Closing date: 23:55 on 3 December 2024

Job criteria

Are you ready to be at the heart of London’s most high-profile media stories, shaping the future of public communications for one of the world’s largest police forces? As a Senior Media Officer, you will lead a dynamic team of media professionals in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, where every decision counts.

This isn’t just a job - this is an opportunity to play a crucial role in keeping the public informed and reassured while supporting frontline officers through clear, effective, and impactful communication. You’ll be responsible for delivering cutting-edge media strategies that shape public perceptions and drive key initiatives within the Met’s A New Met for London plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead media strategy: Oversee both proactive and reactive media activities, ensuring high-quality, consistent coverage that aligns with the Met’s priorities.

• Press office management: Take charge of press operations, crafting powerful narratives and responding to the fast-moving news cycle with confidence and precision.

• Build relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with journalists and key stakeholders, positioning yourself and your team as trusted sources of information on sensitive and high-profile matters.

• Innovate across channels: Leverage digital tools, insights, and a range of communication channels to ensure our messaging hits the mark with diverse audiences.

• Leadership: Play a pivotal role in shaping long-term communication strategies while offering senior-level media advice on significant incidents and complex issues and supporting your team to do the same.

About you

You’re not just a media professional—you’re a strategic thinker with a keen sense of the news cycle, political awareness, and a proven track record of managing media in high-pressure environments. You’ll need to be quick on your feet, leading a team with energy and vision while navigating the complexities of policing communications in the capital.

Key skills we’re looking for:

• A sharp news sense and excellent writing skills.

• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with journalists and senior stakeholders.

• Flexibility to handle both proactive and reactive media strategies.

• Expertise in digital content creation and using data to target audiences effectively.

 Work Pattern

This is a full-time, permanent position working 36 hours a week, including weekends on a rota basis. You’ll also be part of an on-call press office system, ensuring 24/7 coverage.

You will earn further premium pay and allowances through on call responsibilities and weekend working.

Join us at the Met, and be a leader in public service communications while earning a competitive salary, premium pay, and excellent allowances.

How to apply

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

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Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 3 December 2024.

The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups, and women

As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.

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communications officer, west oxfordshire district council

Communications Officer

West Oxfordshire District Council

Salary: £31,424 to 32,155 per annum

37 Hours per week

Permanent

Location: Witney

Closing Date: Tuesday 26 November, midnight

 Are you looking for a career in Communications or Marketing?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Communications Officer to join our team delivering communications and marketing to residents across West Oxfordshire. We are an ambitious team always looking to deliver engaging, impactful and innovative communications that make a difference to lives of people across the district.

West Oxfordshire District Council is focused on enabling a fulfilling and meaningful quality of life for our residents with opportunities for all to flourish. We provide a range of important services including planning, housing, waste and recycling collections, leisure, community safety and environmental health.  The Council has an ambitious Council Plan focused on a range of important priorities including putting residents first, climate and ecological action, affordable housing, and helping our economy to grow.  We want to deliver excellent services whilst ensuring the financial sustainability of the Council.  We also want to continue working in close partnership with our local communities and other important partners.

About the role…

You will be delivering communications for West Oxfordshire District Council, helping to communicate with residents about the great work the Council is doing to support its residents, passing on critical information and engaging residents in the many projects we deliver. The role is very varied and interesting. One day you may be planning a campaign to help tackle the climate emergency, the next you may be dealing with national media.

In this role you will gain a wide range of experience at all levels of the organisation including managing local media contacts, creating and delivering campaigns, producing social media content and supporting colleagues to best communicate their messages. You would do this as part of a wider collaborative team in the Publica partnership and you will have a real opportunity to develop new skills, push boundaries and grow as a professional communicator.

The ways we communicate are constantly evolving and we are looking for a talented individual with the drive to constantly improve and innovate so that we can deliver creative and effective communications that make a difference to the lives of the residents we serve. You will have a key role in developing new ways of communicating and engaging with residents, bringing council activity to life for local people.

This role will cover West Oxfordshire. Within the District, there are plenty of places to see and visit whether you love hiking or cycling.  With our agile working ethos: you will be spoilt for choice. 

You will need…

• Experience in a communications, marketing or other related role with required skillsets

• Demonstrable up-to-date understanding and experience of effective communications techniques and practices across a wide range of channels including digital, print, out-of-house,

• A proven track record of developing and implementing successful, innovative communications tailored to audiences

• Excellent standards of written and verbal communication with the ability to produce copy for a wide variety of audiences and communicate complex information in Plain English

• Strong news sense and a clear understanding of risks and issues in relation to publicity 

Special Conditions…

• You will be expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the service.

• There may be a requirement to work at other locations to meet the needs of the business.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Ability to travel / access to a vehicle for work purposes.

• This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

What can we do for you…

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working

• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)

• 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 29 days after five years’ service and 32 days following 10 years’ continuous service

• In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice

• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care

• Generous contributory local government pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues

• Cycle to work scheme

• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars

• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements

Terms and conditions apply

These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!

If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on the ‘Apply for this Position’ icon within this page.

Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.

Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.

Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references;  proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.

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senior communications and marketing manager, north northamptonshire council

Senior communications and marketing manager

North Northamptonshire Council

Salary: £45,441 - £48,474

Working Hours: 37

Contract Type: Full Time

Job Reference: Ref/52845/5221

Closing Date: 24 November, 2024

Your differences make us different - #achievetogether

About the role

As one of our Senior Communications Managers, you will play a pivotal role in leading our communications and marketing service. You will work closely with our Communications and Marketing Specialists to design and implement marketing campaigns, handle media relations, and oversee internal communications.  

Your strategic vision will drive the promotion of the diverse range of Council services and support, ensuring that our residents, businesses, partners and staff are kept up-to-date with the latest news, decisions and policies. 

You will have extensive experience in communications and marketing, with a proven track record in campaign development, media relations, digital marketing and social media. Your exceptional copywriting and storytelling abilities will be key in conveying our initiatives. Your creativity, pragmatism, and flexibility will enable you to handle challenges and present complex information in an easily digestible way for our audiences. 

You will be a great leader and communicator, adept at navigating various communication disciplines and working across a range of departments and services. And you will be experienced in working with and advising colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation including our corporate leadership team. 

North Northamptonshire Council only came into being in April 2021, and this is an opportunity to help shape the future of one of the largest unitary authorities in the country. Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of North Northamptonshire Council. 

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Communications Manager, you will lead the Communications and Marketing team, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Key responsibilities include developing and managing a Directorate Communications Plan, aligning activities with the Policy and Communications Service Plan, and ensuring compliance with copyright, GDPR, equality, and accessibility standards. 

You will create marketing plans for major projects and events, liaise with directorates to meet marketing needs within budget, and promote the council's brand. Additionally, you'll manage key relationships with stakeholders, providing advice on communications and marketing.  

You will monitor and evaluate marketing campaigns to ensure efficient delivery while maintaining the council's corporate identity. And you will lead the service in continuous improvement of our delivery.  

This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of North Northamptonshire Council.

About you

You will be an experienced communications leader that can demonstrate effective delivery of comprehensive and innovative marketing campaigns and brand strategies within large, complex organisations. With a proven track record of effectively leading a communications and marketing team and finding marketing solutions to complex challenges, making use of the latest techniques, practices, and digital communication tools to promote the work of organisations. 

You must have clear evidence of building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and senior managers, ensuring beneficial outcomes for the Council. A successful history in delivering campaigns and communications projects on time and within budget is essential. 

In addition to your technical skills, you will need excellent interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively with clients at all levels across the organisation, the public, the media, and external agencies. You should be capable of working independently, managing your own workload, planning ahead, and maintaining accuracy under pressure and tight deadlines. 

Our benefits

Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.

You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!

Why choose us?

We offer a vibrant working environment with:

• a competitive salary

• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.

• lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council

• generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days

• hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.

We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.

About us

Our Values and Behaviours

Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:

Customer-focused
Respectful
Efficient
Supportive
Trustworthy

Our Key Commitments

Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.

We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.

We aim to be a carbon neutral Council by 2030.

Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)

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marketing and communications manager, government property agency

Marketing and Communications Manager

Government Property Agency

Reference number: 375474

Salary: £41,055 - £44,415

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Swindon

Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 27th November 2024

About the job

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate.

We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading  transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern, cost-effective real estate service solutions. 

Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. And we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. 

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do.

To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Marketing and Communications team at the Government Property Agency (GPA). The team is at the heart of ensuring that the GPA is recognised as the Government’s leading property holding company, creating great places to work for civil servants.

Reporting to the Head of PR and Media, the role of the manager is to business partner, and work closely with, one or more directorates within the GPA to develop and deliver communications plans. The plans will need to be led by objectives, audience, insight and strategy with SMART objectives, and depending on the directorate, they will cover a range of audiences as well as communications disciplines.

The successful applicant will have strong experience in media and press relations, as well as a good level of skills or understanding in marketing, internal engagement, event management and social media.

Having a good understanding of a range of communications methods and channels will be essential in this role, as well as understanding different communication approaches for different audiences. Effective stakeholder management is key to the success of this role.

This is a great opportunity to be an expert in your field but to learn and embrace other communications disciplines to grow your skills and career development. We are a team that works together to deliver and not in silos.

Each manager will also be responsible for gathering metrics and insight from our various channels to ensure all work is evidence based and shows continual learning to our senior leaders.

Key responsibilities:

• Create communications plans for projects within the relevant directorates which cover all communications disciplines and follow the framework.

• Act as the lead channel owner for media relations in the team. Being proficient at press release writing.

• Be the subject matter expert in the team for the assigned Directorate/s, ensuring knowledge and updates are shared across the team and fed into appropriate communication channels.

• Act as a trusted advisor with excellent written and oral communication skills and a demonstrable ability to simplify complex issues accurately.

• Work with the other marketing and communications managers to ensure work is aligned across directorates, coordinated and consistent.

• Produce copywriting for blogs, case studies and articles for both internal and external publication.

• Create and manage events for different audiences, identifying suitable speaker opportunities and support to develop presentations.

• Working with others to develop campaigns for either social media or internal channels as per the communications plan.

• Keep up to date with industry developments across marketing and communications through the Government Communication Service (GCS) and other professional networks

Person specification

We are looking for someone with a deep understanding and experience in communications/ PR - ideally more than five years (depending on the type of roles done). We would like someone with press/ media experience who can work with others to write good press releases and work on reactive lines. As well as this they need to be experienced in communications and engagement skills, working with others to deliver external projects and managing VIP visits to our sites.

Apply at Marketing and Communications Manager - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK