Devon and Cornwall Police
Geographic communications officer
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Salary £38,169 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £42,612 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension
Location: Police Headquarters, Exeter
Type of employment: Fixed Term, Internal Secondment - 12 months from start date
Closing Date: 18/08/2026, 12:00.
Hours per week: 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need
About the role:
As a Geographic News Officer, you will be responsible for producing compelling content, managing local media opportunities and ensuring key messages are communicated effectively through a range of communication channels, with particular emphasis on media outlets.
Working closely with operational policing teams, senior leaders, partners and communities, you will identify local issues and create targeted communications that inform, engage and reassure the public.
What You'll Be Doing
- Write media releases that promote the proactive work of local policing teams, instilling public confidence and reassurance.
- Identify and promote positive stories, campaigns and operational successes through the media and other communication platforms.
- Be visible with stakeholders, and policing colleagues across the Force area.
- Set up and accompany policing teams and senior leaders at media events.
- Create engaging content for digital, social, internal and traditional comms. channels.
- Build strong relationships with media representatives, stakeholders and partner organisations to wide communication reach.
- Develop and deliver communication strategies that support local policing priorities and community needs.
- Visibility – accompany media, visit policing teams across the Force area, and partners
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What We're Looking For
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative media and communications professional who can build trusted relationships and deliver high-quality media communications in a fast-paced environment.
You will ideally have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong media handling and stakeholder engagement skills.
- The ability to identify newsworthy stories and translate complex information into accessible and engaging messages.
- Experience in creating content for multiple communication channels.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A proactive, collaborative and customer-focused approach.
- Experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field.
- Driving licence is required as travel across the Force area is necessary.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to be part of a team that helps inform, reassure and engage communities while supporting the work of frontline policing. You'll have the chance to work on a diverse range of projects, build valuable relationships and make a tangible impact on public confidence and community engagement.
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about communications and want to help tell the stories that matter most to our communities, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape the conversation around policing.
Want to know more about this role?
Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to the vacancy on our website for further information about the role including the role profile. For a conversation regarding the role, once you have viewed the full details on our website, please contact:
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Hiring Line Manager: Karen Mandefield - Communications and Campaigns Manager
Email Address: Karen.MANDEFIELD@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
What you get if you join us:
If you work for us, you will get access to:
- A competitive salary with yearly increments.
- 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
- Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5).
- Company sick pay.
- Competitive local government pension scheme.
- Job related equipment, as required.
- Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
- Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
- Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
- Development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
- Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
- Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).
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