Communications & Engagement Specialist

Gwent Police; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Gwent Police in Wales is seeking a part-time communications professional to support the media desk, build positive relationships with local and regional media, and help tell our story to strengthen trust in communities.

You will work with officers and staff to cover topics from crime prevention to crisis management, and you’ll be encouraged to use Welsh language skills to support an inclusive policing service.

Qualifications

• Proactive and skilled communicator with a passion for storytelling and media handling.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with local and regional media to tell our story and support the busy media desk.
• Collaborate with officers and staff to cover topics from crime prevention to crisis management.
• Advise and support the vision of an inclusive, caring, connected organisation providing an outstanding service for our communities.

Job description

Role Overview

Are you a proactive and skilled communicator with a passion for making a difference in our communities through effective storytelling and media handling?

We are looking for a confident communications professional who can support our mission to improve trust and confidence by ensuring the community we serve is at the heart of everything we do.

As part of the press team, you will play a crucial role in building positive relationships with local and regional media to tell our story and contribute to our busy media desk.

You will collaborate with officers, including the senior leadership team, and other staff members to cover everything from crime prevention to crisis management.

Your expertise in media relations will be instrumental in advising and supporting our vision to be an inclusive, caring, connected organisation providing an outstanding service for our communities in Gwent.

Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to enhancing trust and confidence in our community through effective communication and media relations.

Please note this is a part-time position (22.2 hours per week).

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact either Carys Thomas, deputy head of corporate communications, at [e-mail], or Steven Prince, the media lead for the department, at [e-mail]

Welsh language

We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.

Positive Action Support – Recruitment

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities. We offer Positive Action support for individuals from groups currently underrepresented within Gwent Police, including women (if applying to become a police officer), people from ethnic heritage backgrounds, and people who identify as disabled and/or neurodivergent. For more information, please review the Positive Action guidance below or contact the Positive Action team via email: [e-mail]

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.