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Counter Terrorism Policing - Deputy Head of Communications

Employer
The Metropolitan Police Service
Location
Across London
Salary
£67,261 to £77,982 plus an allowance of £1,639
Closing date
29 Jul 2021

Job Details

£67,261 to £77,982 plus an allowance of £1,639. You will receive £67,261 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £77,982 will be via incremental progression

There has never been a better time to take on a unique communications role that truly makes a difference.  Join Counter Terrorism Policing and be a key part of a critical engine that helps keep our communities safe from terrorism.

Our award-winning communications team is one of the key pillars within Counter Terrorism Policing HQ, and we are delighted to announce that we have opportunities in 12 new roles, across a range of communications specialisms & at different levels of seniority.   With CTP, you will be part of an experienced national network of communicators, so whatever stage you are at, there might be an opportunity for you to progress your career with us. We offer a structured and developmental communications pathway across our team, with a variety of grades and seniority to attract the highest calibre candidates.

Communications has an important role to play to support our CT operations. So we need confident communications professionals who are able to communicate the work we do in a compelling and reassuring way.  You will need to be able to work across multiple communications platforms to convey crucial public safety information, influencing and encouraging the public, business and other partners to play their part in stopping terrorism. 


Job Purpose

As a senior leader within the national Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) communications network, the Deputy Head of Communications will be responsible for directing and delivering critical areas of our national communications strategy.  You will use communications to deliver outcomes that contribute to wider organisational and operational objectives, directly supporting CTP’s mission to protect the public from terrorism.  

Your primary focus will be ensuring that our internal and external communications reach and influence the audiences that matter most to our mission of keeping our communities safe from terrorism.  Externally you will represent CTP and build a professional network that enhances the impact of our communications.  Internally, you will be a visible and inspiring leader, providing direction to our national communications network, and expert advice to senior officers and police staff.  You will also play an integral role in building the communications profession within CTP, encouraging innovation and dynamism so that we are able to respond effectively to the threats of the future.

We are currently hiring for a Deputy Head of Communications (External) with the following experience:

  • Leadership and coordination of all CTP external communications, including press / media management, digital and social platforms and campaigns work.
  • Extensive and evidenced expertise in successful multi-channel communications campaigns, underpinned by a deep understanding of behavioural science, channel strategy and creative development.
  • Strong strategic judgement in defining the communications response - including media handling - to complex or reputationally challenging public issues.
  • Highly developed understanding of the digital communications landscape, and proven impact in driving a "digital first" approach to all communications work
  • Senior leader within the national network of CTP communicators, playing a highly visible representational role on behalf of CTP with a wide range of external stakeholders
  • Deputise for the Head of Communications in all areas, including, if required, as part of the response to a major incident

Candidates should be aware that they will be expected to be part of an out of hour’s on-call duty rota, for which you will be financially compensated in line with Met Police on-call policy.

Whilst the post and the team is located in Central London, and some time in London will be expected as part of these roles, we operate a hybrid way of working and welcome applications from candidates anywhere in the UK. CTPHQ and the Met police are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all those with protected characteristics.  

If the above opportunity interests you, and you believe you can evidence the skills and motivation needed to make an essential contribution to the team’s important mission, then please visit our website. Applications will be via an online application, detailed CV and Personal Statement (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).  If you are successful at the sifting stage and invited to interview, the recruitment panel will then assess your suitability for the role you have indicated.

Completed applications must be submitted by 29th July 2021.

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

Company

The capital is changing and we must change with it. We want to be a Met that looks and feels like London. And we want all of our communities to value our work and the difference it makes.

Our mission is to keep London safe for everyone. To do so we will:

  1. Focus on what matters most to Londoners. 
  2. Work more closely with partners and the public. 
  3. Achieve the best outcomes in the pursuit of justice and in the support of victims.

In support of this mission, we want to lead 21st century policing and:

  1. Seize the opportunities of data and digital tech.
  2. Care for each other, work as a team and be an attractive place to work. 
  3. Learn from experience, from others, and constantly strive to improve. 
  4. Be recognised as a responsible, exemplary and ethical organisation.

Ultimately, our vision for the Met is to be the most trusted police service in the world.

We contribute to making London the safest global city, we protect its unique reputation as an open and welcoming city, and we want Londoners to be proud of their police.

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