including Local Authorities, NHS Bodies, Probation, etc, as well as voluntary and community organisations and members of the public Salary: £34,347 - £40,206 per annum Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week), flexible hours working scheme is available. ROLE PROFILES Purpose: The post holder will be a communications professional to enable South Wales Police to develop and sustain effective engagement with the local public and with our key partners including leading figures in local government, councillors across South Wales, NHS and other agencies, MP’s, AM’s, civil servants, the third sector and other key partners. They will identify and oversee the implementation of opportunities to communicate our work to stakeholder audiences through all aspects of communications including media and online channels, meetings, events, conferences and briefings. This role will form a key part of the recently reformed South Wales Police Communications department. The post will be accountable to the Assistant Director of Communications and the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner. A service will also be provided to both the Chief Constable and to the Commissioner and the post holder will be the key single point of contact and Communications Manager for the Police and Crime Commissioner. . Main Responsibilities Management of communications Manage press and media relations on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner including advising on press and media handling, drafting of press releases, communication plans and developing and uploading content onto the website. Contribute to the development of the overall South Wales Police Communications strategy ensuring a focus on policy context set out in the Police and crime Reduction Plan Manage social media outlets on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner as part of the joint approach agreed by the Chief Constable and Commissioner and identify opportunities for improving interaction via
The overall responsibility of the Police and Crime Commissioner is to maintain an effective and efficient police service and to play a leading role in crime reduction and community safety in the force area. The expectation of the successful incumbent will be high levels of performance, including attendance, therefore those individuals should be prepared to be flexible in their approach to working hours. Individuals are required to effectively engage with internal and external customers at all levels, in order to provide a high quality standard of service. Individuals will be required to attend all necessary and relevant training in respect of their role. Individuals will be expected to be vetted to the required standard for the role. Individuals must maintain safe working practices for self and others in accordance with Police and Crime Commissioner Statement of Policy on Health and Safety and be responsible for identifying all risk management issues arising out of work duties and taking appropriate action. Individuals will be subject to annual appraisal which will incorporate a review of the post holder’s performance against the competencies and accountabilities for the role. All individuals of the Police and Crime Commissioner must display the qualities to be able to work in an organisation with minority groups and provide service to minority groups in communities. They must show that they are able to contribute to an open, fair working environment where inappropriate behaviour is not permitted. They must display no evidence of the likelihood to contribute in any way to work place bullying or any other form of discriminatory behaviour. Please return completed applications to: The Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office Ty Morgannwg, Police Headquarters Bridgend CF31 3SU POLITICALLY RESTRICTED POSTS The Communications and Public Engagement Manager is a politically restricted post. The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 places an obligation upon staff of the Police and Crime Commissioner to prepare a list of all posts which are regarded as
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES SUPPORT TEAM The Police and Crime Commissioner is supported by a small team of officers, who provide him with expert assistance in fulfilling his duties. Team Details Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner – Sophie Howe Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner – Jan Pickles Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner – John Rose Chief of Staff – Cerith Thomas Chief Finance Officer – Geoff Petty Chief Planning and Performance Officer – Mark Brace Equality and Social Justice Manager – Hannah Jenkins Public Response Manager – Jaqueline Trow Partnership Analyst – Seth Newman Staff Officer – Holly Taylor Staff Officer - Helen Adams Police Secondee – Vacant Partnerships and Volunteer Manager – Sue Poole Violent Crime and Health Liaison Manager - Janine Roderick PA to the Commissioner and office manager - Leah Lewis PA to the Deputy Commissioner - Sarah Mahon PA to the Assistant Commissioner and Chief Finance Officer - Cerys Parker BIOGRAPHY OF ALUN MICHAEL In the election on 15th November 2012, Alun Michael was elected as the first Police and Crime Commissioner for . He had been the Labour & Co-operative Member of Parliament for Cardiff South and Penarth for 25 years from 1987 and stepped down to stand in the Police and Crime Commissioner election in .