Division / Department - Police and Crime Commissioner
Grade - Grade 11
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £41,487 - £45,765
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - Yes
Location - Lewes
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.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
In this role you will bemanaging the the OSPCC's day-to-day digital channels, develop creative marketing content, monitor online engagement and provide insight-driven recommendations to improve online reach and impact. Working closely with OSPCC colleagues, Sussex Police and a wide range of partners, you will help raise awareness of the Police and Crime Commissioner's priorities and ensure residents are informed, engaged and able to have their voices heard.
Skills & Experience
You will have experience creating compelling digital content across social media, websites and marketing channels. You will be an excellent writer, a confident content creator and comfortable using analytics to measure success. You will be highly organised, creative and collaborative, with the ability to build strong relationships and deliver engaging communications that make a real impact.
Why Work With Us?
Join us at a defining moment for Sussex. This is a unique opportunity to join the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex (OSPCC) at a pivotal moment for public service in Sussex. As the county prepares for the transition to a new Mayoral Combined Authority in 2028, you will have the chance to help shape how we communicate, engage and connect with residents during a period of significant change and opportunity.
You will be part of a small, supportive and high-performing team where your ideas, creativity and expertise can make a real difference. From showcasing the impact of community safety initiatives to supporting public accountability and engagement, your work will help inform and inspire people across Sussex.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
- career progression
- contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- generous annual leave allowance
- discounts for everyday spend
- on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
- generous and supportive parental leave
- financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
- discounted contributory healthcare scheme
This is a politically restricted position, to view the Political Restrictions Policy for Police Staff
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.
Surrey Police & Sussex Police only accept applications online via our own careers site 'Police Jobs Surrey & Sussex'. Genuine job advertisements published on other websites will always redirect you to complete your application on our official careers site, if you are not redirected to our careers site, please do not submit your application.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr