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Metropolitan Police

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Media & Journalism
  • Westminster
  • 6d left

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong media handling and PR skills, experience in press office work, relationship-building, evaluation abilities, and be available for a 24/7 rota with weekend on-call responsibilities.
  • You will manage media queries, draft statements, provide strategic communication advice, maintain relationships, and ensure effective media handling across various channels.

Requirements

  • We need experienced communicators with strong media handling and PR skills to support in delivering our mission to keep the public safe.
  • Have personal involvement in the full range of press office work: setting up and managing media facilities, briefings, and interviews with senior colleagues, providing briefings and Q&As, and creating engaging and compelling media content.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with officers and staff, senior officers, journalists, partners, government departments and other stakeholders.
  • Effectively measuring and evaluating your work against agreed objectives and acting on learnings.
  • Contribute to the delivery of a 24/7 emergency service press office, working 36 hours across a 7-day rota with on-call responsibilities.
  • You will be part of working a weekend rota (approximately one weekend in five) with premium pay for weekends and time off in lieu and may be required to provide other out of hours cover with appropriate notice.

Responsibilities

  • - Helping deliver proactive media, responsible for a specific area of the Met’s delivery under the priorities set out in our A New Met for London plan.
  • - Working as part of a team delivering reactive communications - handling media queries and engagement across digital channels under the glare of global media scrutiny.
  • - Managing media facilities, drafting sharp and powerful statements, generating, and influencing coverage, providing timely and professional advice to colleagues across the Met.
  • - Working in your team to deliver long-term, proactive strategic planning of communication activity to support the Met’s priorities across a range of communication channels.
  • - Providing regular media handling advice to senior officers across the Met on sensitive, complex, and high-profile issues.
  • - Have personal involvement in the full range of press office work: setting up and managing media facilities, briefings, and interviews with senior colleagues, providing briefings and Q&As, and creating engaging and compelling media content.
  • - Using a full range of channels, maximising digital tools, and using relevant insight to get the best results.
  • - Representing the department at meetings overseeing significant incidents and long running issues, to provide high quality communication advice.
  • - Developing and maintaining strong relationships with officers and staff, senior officers, journalists, partners, government departments and other stakeholders.
  • - Working closely with the wider department, ensuring all media handling plans are joined up with wider campaign and communication strategies.
  • - Effectively measuring and evaluating your work against agreed objectives and acting on learnings.
  • - Contribute to the delivery of a 24/7 emergency service press office, working 36 hours across a 7-day rota with on-call responsibilities.

FAQs

What is the starting salary for the Media Officer position?

The starting salary is £37,289, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.

What are the basic and location allowances in the salary package?

The basic salary is £34,448, with a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Where is the Media Officer position located?

The location of this role is New Scotland Yard, Westminster.

What are the working hours for the Media Officer role?

The working hours are 36 hours a week, spread across a seven-day rota between 7am and 8pm.

Will I need to work on weekends?

Yes, you will be required to work a weekend rota, approximately once every five weekends, with premium pay for weekends and time off in lieu.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

We are looking for experienced communicators with strong media handling and PR skills.

What are the key responsibilities of the Media Officer?

Key responsibilities include managing media facilities, drafting statements, providing media handling advice, and engaging with the media on sensitive and high-profile issues.

Is this role suitable for part-time workers?

Yes, we welcome applications from part-time workers.

What is the on-call requirement for this position?

You will be part of an on-call rota, which may require you to provide out-of-hours cover with appropriate notice.

How do I apply for the Media Officer position?

To apply, click the apply now button and submit a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability.

Metropolitan Police

London's Metropolitan Police Service | New Scotland Yard

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1829
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Metropolitan Police Service is famed around the world and has a unique place in the history of policing. Our headquarters at New Scotland Yard - and its iconic revolving sign - has provided the backdrop to some of the most high profile and complex law enforcement investigations the world has ever seen. Founded by Sir Robert Peel in 1829, the original establishment of 1,000 officers policed a seven-mile radius from Charing Cross and a population of less than 2 million. Today, The Met employs 32,000 officers together with specialist support staff and more than 2,500 volunteer police officers in the Metropolitan Special Constabulary. As well as policing London’s 620 square miles and 8.9million population, The Met has national responsibility for a variety of specialist policing units and hosts the UK’s Counter Terrorism Policing HQ. The Met is one of the largest employers in London and with a broad range of roles, from neighbourhoods to firearms. We’re recruiting people who want to make a difference, to help people and begin a career in a brilliant organisation, performing an exciting and extremely rewarding role. Today, now more than ever, is the time to join the Met.