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Number of Posts
1

Advertised
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

Branch/Division
Corporate Communications

Location
Force Headquarters - Central Park Complex

Grade
Grade G

Rank
Not applicable

Leadership Level
Peer Leader

Contract Type
Permanent

Hours
36.25 HPW

Hours
Full time

Advertised Salary
£31,434-£33,348

Advert
About GMP

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

We are recruiting to the post of Staff Engagement and Internal Communications Officer posts to support the development of GMPs Staff Engagement & Internal Communications Strategies and delivery of a staff engagement and internal communication framework and plans.

This involves contributing to the delivery of an annual survey, pulse surveys and focus groups and evaluating engagement approaches to enable improvements to staff engagement and communication.

The post-holder will be responsible for conducting, coordinating and measuring staff engagement activity across the organisation, and preparing reports for managers on the views and feelings of staff, both in general and to specific issues.

You will support the delivery of new and innovative ways for GMP to engage with our officers and staff to ensure that staff voice is listed to and considered in decision making and will deliver effective communication content through internal communications channels to ensure that strategic narrative and key improvements and successes are effectively communicated.

The successful candidate will experience of delivering and evaluating staff engagement and internal communications activities.

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.