Deputy Head of Corporate Communications, Thames Valley Police Thames Valley Police

Deputy Head of Corporate Communications, Thames Valley Police
Location: Kidlington, Home Address (Hybrid)
Rank/grade: TVP Broad Band 5L
Full time
Band 5L, circa £65,442 per annum pro-rata plus benefits
Secondment/Fixed Term Contract
Fixed term contract/Secondment until 31 March 2025
Closing date: 2 June 2024.
A fantastic opportunity for you to bring your communications leadership and expertise into the busy Corporate Communications department at Thames Valley Police (TVP).
At TVP you will find no day is the same; and in this role you would be supporting an organisation that attends 500 incidents a day, takes a million contacts from the public a year and is working hard to be an excellent force, trusted by all our communities.
Because of our force location, with key royal and political residences within our patch, we often find ourselves supporting major international events which, alongside our usual policing service, adds an element of complexity when the eyes of the world are upon us.
You’ll be responsible for teams delivering internal communications and engagement for over 9,000 staff, officers and volunteers, and external and digital communications to the 2.8m residents of the Thames Valley and wider.
You will work strategically, adapting our communications approaches sensitively in response to emerging issues, and using this knowledge to drive effective communications.
You’ll be able to work flexibly across workloads and issues; supporting your teams on proactive communications to build trust with our communities, as well as responding quickly to lead communications on major incidents and working with partners to warn and inform the public.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 30 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme.
To apply for this role please attach a CV and covering letter.
More info
C308 – Deputy Head of Corporate Communications – Job Description – 18092020.pdf – 198KB
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at ##### reference 21444. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 2 June2024.
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At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will beSupporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
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