Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Communications Assistant
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Communications Assistant
Police Staff – Corporate Communications Officer (Scale 3/4)
Permanent Full-Time Base: Corporate Communications Headquarters, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Salary: £25,242 per annum (37-hour week)
About the Role
Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s Corporate Communications team offers a dynamic role where no two days are the same. From murder investigations to burglary crime prevention campaigns, you’ll gain fascinating insights into policing and play a crucial role in protecting vulnerable individuals and reducing criminality.
This highly varied position is perfect for a communications specialist looking for a challenging and engaging role. You’ll be involved in:
- Social media relations with the public
- Campaign planning and execution
- Media liaison and public engagement
- Internal communications
The successful applicant will support the Senior Communications Officer (South Cambridgeshire), covering Huntingdon, Cambridge, Ely, and South Cambridgeshire. Your duties will include:
- Delivering targeted communications and engagement to local communities.
- Consulting with the public on force priorities and forming communication solutions for emerging issues.
- Increasing force visibility through strategic engagement.
- Promoting crime prevention initiatives and helping the public reduce risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute public-facing campaigns, ensuring they align with policing priorities.
- Maintain strong digital media presence (social media, web updates, press releases).
- Provide media liaison to local, regional, and national outlets.
- Develop and distribute internal communications to officers and staff.
- Support crime prevention efforts through public awareness campaigns.
- Work closely with local policing teams to ensure messaging stays relevant.
- Collaborate with the Senior Communications Officer on large-scale projects.
- Deliver engagement activities with local communities, fostering trust and transparency.
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Requirements
Essential Criteria
- At least 12 months’ experience in communications (digital or otherwise).
- Strong writing skills – concise, error-free English with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, able to interact effectively at all levels.
- Proven digital media and social media experience.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Solid administrative skills, with a methodical approach to task management and deadlines.
- Two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications).
Desirable Criteria
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign for design-related tasks.
- Current full, clean driving licence.
- Military Vetting (MV) clearance (if applicable).
- Previous experience in public sector communications or policing.
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Additional Considerations
- The role involves occasional unsociable hours and travel within Cambridgeshire.
- As part of the vetting process, employers may contact your current line manager for reference (where applicable).
Benefits of the Role
- Purpose-driven work, using communications to improve communities.
- Access to innovative campaigns that have won national awards.
- Creative freedom on communications projects.
- Strong commitment to personal development and progression.
- A supportive, inclusive workplace as a Disability Confident Leader.
- Anti-discrimination policies – guaranteed interview for disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria.
Additional Advert Information
For Internal Applicants
- Must have completed probationary period.
- Can apply via CV or internal role summary form.
Closing Notes
- Vetting Process: Transfers, renewals, MV-based roles, or positions with vulnerable individuals may require manager verification under 2025 National Vetting Guidelines (APP 6.5.18).
- Redundancy Context:
- Open to employees at risk of redundancy.
- Redeployees will be prioritised at all stages.
- Terms and conditions remain tied to the home force.
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