Vacancy Information
Division / Department - East Sussex Division
Grade - Grade 8
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £27,747 - £29,649
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Hailsham
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
In this role you will have frequent contact with local stakeholders through face to face, telephone, electronic and written communications in delivering key messages that support the local priorities. You will work closely with Neighbourhood Policing colleagues at all levels, officers and PCSOs, and Corporate Communications colleagues.
You will provide advice and guidance to officers and PCSOs on the most appropriate methods of communication they should use, according to the circumstances, for example providing targeted messages to a specific community being affected by anti-social behaviour, what the content of messages should be and the most appropriate medium to use to ensure the key messages are delivered to provide the community with updates on the police activity to resolve the issues. This could also include publicising the court outcomes, where relevant and appropriate, to local communities, again using the most appropriate medium.
The post holder will be expected to form strong relationships with both internal and external departments and partners in order to influence and work in unison with them. You will be expected to give advice and guidance in use of social media and task PCSOs with face to face engagement activities after identifying opportunities. You will brief the NPT Sergeant on a regular basis, setting out what tasks will need allocating out of hours.
Skills & Experience
• Proficient IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office and TEAMS
• Proficient in Social Media and the use of it in research
• Experience of dealing directly with members of the public and providing a high level of customer service
• Knowledge and experience of using social media to deliver targeted messages
• Knowledge of public engagement disciplines and the merits of different approaches
• Ability to focus on and understand the needs of local communities
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely, remaining open, approachable and positive.
• Motivated with a high level of integrity and resilience.
• Ability to use their own initiative and be flexible, co-operative and a supportive member of a team.
• Good organisational skills and able to prioritise competing demands whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection/Freedom of Information issues.
• Ability to identify trends and patterns in feedback from communities.
• Ability to task colleagues as a result of own research work.
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We are happy to discuss hybrid working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
- career progression
- contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- generous annual leave allowance
- generous and supportive parental leave
- financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Sussex Police.
Further Information
For further information please contact Inspector Ed Neve - 07912 895752 or edmund.neve@sussex.police.uk
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
- vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
- vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
- if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.
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