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Internal Communications Officer

Job Introduction

As an Internal Communications Officer you will be welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive Strategy and Impact directorate. The IOPC is on a journey to develop its culture, perspectives and ethos to support the organisation’s core outcomes and this is your opportunity to enter into the varied world of IOPC Internal Communications, allowing you to develop your mindset and approaches to contribute to improving the police complaints system in England and Wales.

The Internal Communications Officer will support the development and deployment of internal communications strategies aimed at engaging a geographically dispersed and diverse workforce. They will deploy change communications and engagement strategies and opportunities at a time of considerable change for the organisation through our Transformation Programme and work with colleagues across the business on staff engagement initiatives.

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We'll assess you against Experience and these Level 2 behaviours during the application process:

  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Working Together

If you are shortlisted for interview, we will confirm what will be assessed.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place w/c 11th November.

Main Responsibility

  • Deliver the internal communications strategy to support the corporate strategy  for the IOPC –  include the Transformation Programme and business as usual activity.
  • Write clear, persuasive and creative copy for a variety of internal and external audiences.
  • Edit copy provided by non-communications colleagues according to plain English and house style principles.
  • Use a range of channels to deploy internal communications across the IOPC to build effective networks across the IOPC’s offices in England and Wales.
  • Provide internal communications advice to colleagues at all levels to ensure that key messages are communicated effectively to all staff using a range of channels.
  • Evaluate the success of internal communications campaigns.
  • Ensure that internal and external communications are aligned - to support staff to be effective ambassadors for the IOPC.
  • Manage and monitor the internal communications channels to keep them up-to-date and collect their data and analytics to inform internal communication decisions.

Provide administrative support to the team.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Experience in an internal communications/communications role within a large organisation.
  • Experience of developing and implementing internal communications plans that engage staff.
  • Experience of using a range of communications channels, including online and digital platforms.
  • Experience of drafting clear, concise targeted messages.
  • Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and juggle a range of priorities.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills, combined with an attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal confidently with people at all levels using persuasive skills when necessary.
  • A flexible, proactive and creative approach.
  • Ability to handle sensitive material with tact and diplomacy.

 

The role requires clearance to BPSS 

National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Reasonable Adjustments

The IOPC is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are open to providing you with the tools you need to succeed. Whilst this list is not exhaustive, please see potential reasonable adjustments below that we can provide:

  • Extra time for presentations or interview questions
  • Formatting changes such as colours for text or background on written assignments
  • Questions presented in writing during interviews

If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk

 

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Package Description

  • 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days) 
  • Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
  • Civil Service pension
  • Civil Service maternity leave package
  • PAM employee assistance programme
  • Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
  • Car Leasing Scheme
  • Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics – run for staff, by staff:

- Enable Network

- Welsh Network

- Pride and LGBTQI+ Network

- Sex and Family Network

​- Race, Religion and Belief Network

  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours

Additional Information:

The IOPC is not eligible to participate in the Civil Service transfer process, therefore successful candidates will not be able to transfer to the IOPC on their existing terms and conditions.

The IOPC does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out for the successful candidate during the pre-employment process.

Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

 

Emotional Consideration:

In performing this role, you may have occasional exposure to distressing material which will likely be impactful, traumatic and challenging.  The IOPC recognises this and offers all staff a range of wellbeing provisions, including TRiM (Trauma Risk Management) peer-to-peer support, a dedicated Wellbeing Advisor, and access to free confidential counselling. All staff are strongly encouraged to proactively access and engage with the support available. If you would like to speak about this element of the role with somebody already doing similar work at the IOPC, please contact peopleservices@policeconduct.gov.uk and this can be arranged.

Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr i ymgeisio am rolau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg fel eu dewis iaith.

About the Company

As a completely independent organisation, the IOPC seeks to uphold the rights of the public and investigate the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact, to promote learning and influence change in policing. The IOPC is an organisation steeped in history, influenced by significant figures such as Stephen Lawrence and Sir William Macpherson. We are looking for people to uphold our core values, and in return we will give you a supportive and inclusive work environment to flourish in.

 

Be yourself

The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do.

  • As a silver standard Stonewall employer, we continue to commit to being a LGBTQ+ employer through the work of our Pride LGBTQ+ Staff Network, creating welcoming environments for lesbian, gay, bi and queer people.
  • We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors. 
  • Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicated to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.
  • Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive.
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