Digital & Creative Services Manager
Want to join a great Communications team and play a critical role in keeping people safe?
Thames Valley Police is looking for a talented manager to lead a diverse team of communication experts. As Digital and Creative Services Manager your portfolio will be diverse, including social media, web design, graphic design and photography . Your team is part of the Corporate Communications department which is responsible for all internal and external communications and engagement for the largest non-metropolitan police force in England and Wales.
Within this interesting role, you will develop and maintain the corporate brand design guidelines ensuring force brand identity and values are represented and communicated effectively and consistently through all appropriate channels on and off line.
You will also lead on the use of digital and social media to encourage community interaction with policing, particularly with hard to reach groups, building trust and confidence in the force and underpinning its legitimate role in the community.
You do not have to be an expert in all the areas you manage – your team are all specialists in their fields – but you have to be willing to broaden your expertise, facilitate the development of great products, and lead this great team.
You will be based in Thames Valley Police HQ South, Kidlington.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 22-30 days annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting reference 17824. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Thursday 6th May 2021.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.