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Number of Posts
2

Advertised
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

Branch/Division
Corporate Communications

Location
Force Headquarters - Central Park Complex

Grade
Grade H

Rank
Not applicable

Leadership Level
First Line Leader

Contract Type
Permanent

Hours
36.25 HPW

Hours
Full time

Advertised Salary
£34,287-£36,176

Shift Allowances/Enhancements/ Additional Info
Shift Allowance
Weekend Enhancements

Advert
At Greater Manchester Police we're on a mission to make Greater Manchester a safer place to live, work and socialise. From our vibrant nightlife and our thriving workplaces to our rich communities and busy transport network, we are proud to be protectors of an area known for its variety and diversity - but we need your help.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is a powerful force for good and our Communications and Engagement Branch works side by side with our hardworking and dedicated officers to support delivery of policing services and be a Force that does things differently.

Our Communication and Engagement branch has an enviable track record and has won numerous awards for crisis communication, digital developments, social media initiatives, campaigns and partnership working. We are expanding our team and you could join us!

We are responsible for engaging the public and the media on a wide variety of policing operations, from serious and violent crime to neighbourhood policing, producing news and appeals on all types of crime, working with the best documentary makers in the country and enhancing public confidence by developing engaging communications for diverse communities across our 10 districts.

We engage with the public and delivering two-way conversations, we work to build public, staff and stakeholder trust and confidence by making sure people are informed and involved.

The Role

The Media Office team is looking for two creative and proactive Team Leaders to help take our communications activity to the next level, and there has never been a better time to join one of the most fast-paced, exciting and varied communications jobs on the market.

The Media Office is looking for Team Leaders with a positive, proactive, and a can-do attitude. The ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate skills which would allow them to help lead the team in delivering a new and innovative news information service on behalf of GMP, including creating engaging communications for the media, social media and the wider public, a keen-eye for monitoring and evaluating the news agenda and identifying potential reputational risks, coming up with new ideas for engaging with our audiences, whilst also providing sound and rational advice on media matters to senior officers.

The ideal candidate would be expected to demonstrate experience of media handling, working well in a fast-paced environment, a strong team ethic and key skills for managing the day-to-day running of the GMP Media Office.

Successful candidates will be expected to work as part of a nine week rota, on 6.30-2.30pm, 8-4pm, 10-6pm and 11-7pm. You will be on-call to the force 24/7 for one week in nine, again on a rota basis. The team are moving to a more agile way of working with a mix of working from home during on call and from within Force Headquarters.

The role of Media Officer Team leader attracts a 2.22% weekend enhancement and a 12.5% shift allowance.

We're on an exciting journey to make GMP even greater - if you thrive on a challenge, enjoy a busy and varied workday, want to develop your career and apply your skills to be a force for good, please apply now to join us and you could be the difference!

GMP are committed to ensure that the make-up of our workforce is reflective of the communities we serve and we recognise that having a diverse workforce makes us more approachable and relevant to the public.

Please see the attached Candidate Welcome Pack for further information about GMP's Communications and Engagement vacancies. To learn more about the team please cut and paste the link below into your browser

https://www.gmp.police.uk/police-forces/greater-manchester-police/areas/greater-manchester-force-content/careers/careers/police-staff/comms/?utm_source=gmp&utm_medium=recruitment_media_pack&utm_campaign=corpcomms

Any potential candidates wishing to speak to one of the leadership team about this role ahead of applying, do feel free to contact jade.byrne@gmp.police.uk and we'd be happy to talk more about the role and what it's like to work for one of the biggest police forces in the country.