We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated senior press officer to join an ambitious team dedicated to supporting UK policing.

Every day our work supports more than 200,000 police officers and staff across England and Wales who work tirelessly to prevent crime and protect the most vulnerable in our society. We set standards in how officers are trained, beginning from when they first join policing and throughout their careers in areas such as cyber crime, child sexual exploitation, firearms and undercover policing. Our strong research department build the evidence-base into what works to reduce crime, and much of our work is aimed at developing officers and staff undertaking complex roles.

We are looking for candidates that are keen to develop existing media or communications skills, or build on a background in journalism.

You will play a central part in promoting excellence in British policing to the public, build the reputation of the College of Policing and connect the organisation to the dedicated officers and staff who work in the profession. Day to day work will involve engagement with senior internal colleagues, police forces, various departments across Government and the third sector to develop campaigns aimed at keeping the public safe. You will have the opportunity to work creatively in support of the wider activity of a dedicated communications department who work across press, content, social media and marketing.

About us:

We are the professional body for the police in England and Wales and equip members with the skills and knowledge to prevent crime, protect the public and secure public trust. The quality of our services, the support for our members and a reputation for cutting-edge research and teaching will have a profound effect on the future development of policing in the UK and overseas for years to come.

We have four complementary functions:

• Knowledge: developing the research and infrastructure for improving evidence of 'what works'. Over time, this will ensure policing practice and standards are based on knowledge, not custom and convention.
• Education: supporting the development of individual members of the profession. We set educational requirements to assure the public of the quality and consistency of policing skills, and facilitate academic accreditation and recognition of our members' expertise.
• Standards: drawing on the best available evidence of 'what works' to set standards in policing for forces and individuals, for example, through Authorised Professional Practice and peer review.
• Building the College: developing our infrastructure so we achieve even greater efficiency and effectiveness and establish the College as an independent professional body and employer of choice.

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Media Officer.

All applicants must hold:

• Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification or equivalent work experience
  
  Please see job description for full details of the role.
  
  Applications will be sifted against the 'Essential criteria' section of the job description.