Job Introduction
Organisations that transform thrive? If you agree, this really could be the role for you! Do you have a natural flare and talent for ensuring that stategic messaging lands appropriately and in a timeley way?
A wonderful opportunity to join us on our Transformation Programme awaits. You will be a key driver in building an understanding, and engagement by everyone at the IOPC as we continue to embark on our Transformation Programme.
As Transformation Programme Communications Lead you will be the communication service’s strategic lead for IOPC transformation work. You will liaise closely with Business Development ensuring the effective design, development and delivery of all communications activity around transformation.
You will ensure all communication activity is aligned to the objectives set out in the IOPC’s Strategic Plan.
We'll assess you against these Senior Executive Officer – SEO level Level Civil Service behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating & Influencing
- Seeing the Big Picture
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Throughout the recruitment process we will also assess your Experience, Strengths, Technical skills and Values. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete two behavioural questions, statement of suitability based on the essential criteria. Upon submitting an application, please also attach your CV to your profile as this will be reviewed at appliation stage.
Anticipated assessment and interview dates are from the 22 April 2025 and onwards. The assessmet process will consist of a written task and succes profile interview. Behaviours assessed at this stage will be shared with candidates who are shortlisted.
Positive action as detailed in the Equality Act 2010, allows us to use measures designed to help improve equality in the workplace, and create a level playing field for all, whilst still employing everyone based on merit. Our workforce profile data shows that people who identify as black, Asian and minority ethnic are under-represented at the IOPC.
For this role – should we have a situation where multiple candidates have achieved the highest score and one identifies as black, Asian or minority ethnic, by using positive action, we can select that candidate for the role, therefore improving this area of under-representation at the IOPC. We will only use positive action in this way where the highest scoring candidates have all scored equally, at the final assessment stage, and above our required threshold.
Main Responsibility
- Lead on the development and delivery of a three-year IOPC transformation communications strategy, plans and evaluation
- Support the internal communications team to deliver targeted, effective transformation communications using a range of channels, including ongoing campaigns and business as usual activity
- Work closely and advise the Transformation Programme Director to bring to live the transformation programme so that colleagues understand it, believe in it and are behind it.
- Be the conduit across the Communications, policy, stakeholder engagement and public affairs on the IOPC transformation work, updating and sharing responsibilities across the team where necessary.
- Build and maintain successful networks across IOPC, actively establishing and developing links
- Build the IOPC’s capacity to communicate operational outcomes and strategic thinking to internal and external stakeholders and influential audiences
- Working with the Corporate Communications Manager, advocate the business importance of internal communications and engagement, and employees role in delivery of the transformation programme
- Liaise with the Director General and Deputy Director General/Director of Operations to ensure strategic messaging lands internally in an appropriate and timely way.
- Work with stakeholders at all levels across IOPC to advise on approach, content and timelines, anticipating risks and developing plans to mitigate them.
The Ideal Candidate
- Solid background and experience of major change programmes in a medium to large sized organisation
- Strong experience in managing and using a range of communications channels to inform and engage
- Strong oral, written, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Strong people, project, financial, reputational and risk management skills
- Ability to articulate a clear vision for the role of internal comms and engagement in delivering our major transformation programme
- Demonstrable experience of directing internal communications engagement activities
- Experience of working in large national organisations across communication, policy and operational functions
- Demonstrable experience developing collaborative working relationships with multiple stakeholders
The role requires clearance to BPSS.
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Reasonable Adjustments
- 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
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. Given the nature of the work, it is also possible that you will have contact with individuals who are experiencing extreme distress. 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 Recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk and this can be arranged.
Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr i ymgeisio am rolau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg fel eu dewis iaith.
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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.
