News and Social Media Manager

Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner; Portishead; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local police authority organization in Portishead is seeking a News and Social Media Manager to enhance their public engagement through innovative content creation and management. The ideal candidate will have at least two years in media and social media, with outstanding communication skills and attention to detail. This full-time position offers a flexible and hybrid work environment, alongside competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Hybrid working approach

Free onsite parking

Access to gym

Continuous professional development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellness Initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Leisure and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in news and social media.
• Strong interest in news and current affairs.
• Tenacity to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Develop media plans across various platforms.
• Create and publish engaging content.
• Engage with local influencers and communities.
• Monitor social media performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Digital content creation

Social media management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Do you have a flair for spotting a news angle or a trend and generating media coverage and social media content?

Are you a skilled communicator who understands how to craft content that’s clear, engaging and targeted?

Do you enjoy creating digital content that resonates with audiences and gets results?

Do you have strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail?

If so, apply now to the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Avon and Somerset, to be our News and Social Media Manager.

We are looking for full time to support day-to-day communications work that helps us engage with the public and promote the Police and Crime Commissioner’s priorities.

You’ll help develop our social media channels and following through creating and delivering innovative, interesting and engaging content like videos, carousels, images and infographics.

You will focus on local and national media to identify opportunities to

You will ensure our website and communications are up-to-date, accurate and responsive, and you’ll work with the wider comms team to support campaigns and public messaging.

The will play a key role in delivering the PCC’s public-facing communications.

You’ll be part of a small but impactful team working to increase public confidence in policing, prevent crime and support victims.

The core responsibilities of this interesting and varied role are:

• Develop and deliver a media plan through various platforms, including social, digital and print channels.
• Create, edit and publish highquality, innovative content demonstrating the work and the impact of the PCC for people across Avon and Somerset.
• Join the PCC and the Deputy PCC (DPCC) on engagements to generate engaging and informative content.
• Monitor and manage online communities, engaging with followers where appropriate.
• Build relationships with local influencers and external partners to increase reach and reputation.
• Monitor, track, analyse and react to social media performance.
• Produce regular insights and recommendations for change as a consequence of this monitoring.

What We Are Looking For

With a minimum of two years’ relevant experience of news and social media, you will have a strong sense of civic duty alongside an interest in news and current affairs with a flair for communication, excellent attention to detail and a tenacity to get results.

What we can offer you:

A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits. Including:

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working approach
• Free onsite parking at Police HQ, Portishead
• Access to a gym at HQ for a minimal monthly subscription
• Continuous professional development
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to leisure and retail discounts

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is run by a dedicated team who support the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). The role of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is to be the voice of local people in policing and to hold the Chief Constable to account. The aim of all PCCs is to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient police service within their force area.

We are looking for someone that will embrace our purpose to lead improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of policing, victim support and criminal justice services on behalf of local people and our values of Openness, Partnership, Compassion and Courage.

Please refer to the Role Profile document when completing the application form. In section 3, you are required to provide evidence with specific examples for each of the Essential and Desirable criteria included in the Person Specification section of the Role Profile. For each of the criteria, please write a paragraph detailing how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Further details are included in the attached Role Profile. If you would like to discuss the vacancy further, please contact our Recruitment Team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £38,169 - £48,459 per year

Schedule: Flexible working will be considered

Work Location: Hybrid remote from Portishead based HQ

Application deadline: Wednesday 30th December 25

Interview dates - week commencing: 12th January 26

Please note that government plans are underway to transfer functions under the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) model to a Police and Crime Board in May 2028 as part of reforms introduced by the Police Reform Bill.

Functions delivered by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) will still be required under the new model however the specific arrangements of this transfer are in their infancy and yet to be defined.

These changes are intended to enable better join up with local services across Avon and Somerset.