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Press Officer
2 months ago
Job summary
CPS HQ Communications is delighted to advertise the role of Press Officer.
The Crown Prosecution Service is based in England and Wales. If you�re applying for this role and live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you must let us know when accepting this offer as you need permission to work from your home address if hybrid working is part of your role.
Please note that applicants must be aged 16 before starting in the role, start dates would be expected to be 8-12 weeks after the closing date of this advert. We protect the public by prosecuting the right person for the right offence.
As this role sits within a busy Press Office team, the following experience is deemed as essential to the role:�
Previous experience of working in a challenging, fast-moving media or PR environmentCandidates should ensure that they meet this criteria prior to applying.
We�re independent and we make our decisions fairly and objectively by following our Code for Crown Prosecutors. If a case meets our legal test we charge the suspect, present the evidence and ask a court to find the defendant guilty. You can find out more about our role on our website: s ��
For further information on how to apply, please see the Candidate Pack at the bottom of this page.�
Job description
Our press officers sit at the heart of our media operation. The primary function of the role is to explain and promote the work of the CPS to the public through the media, and to provide advice to CPS staff on media and presentational issues. You will work on high-profile and challenging issues and cases, including rape and serious sexual offences and domestic abuse, terrorism, and violent crime, which dominate headlines and public interest.
You will develop creative, strategies to raise awareness of our ambitious work to build public confidence in the CPS. You will bring new ideas to the table to tap into new audiences and deliver engaging, accurate and timely content.
Person specification
Look for ways to promote the work of the CPS, researching positive stories and successfully place them in the media.Build productive working relationships with key journalists � including national news organisations, broadcasters and specialist titles � to foster better understanding of the work of the CPS.Giving expert communications advice on sensitive and complex issues through written and verbal briefings.Deliver impactful multi-channel communications plans and producing audience-focused content for social media.Actively build and maintain a network of colleagues and contacts across the criminal justice system (CJS) to ensure a more joined-up approach to communications work.Evaluate the effectiveness of communications against business and communications objectives; review lessons learned to identify areas for improvement and inform future work.Ensure the HQ Press Office stays abreast of the extensive case work, identifying opportunities for positive news stories and anticipating any risks.Supporting our 24/7 press operation by being part of the out-of-hours duty rota, which includes working evenings and weekend shifts [for which overtime can be claimed]Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Communicating and InfluencingMaking Effective DecisionsDelivering at PaceTechnical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
You will also be assessed according to the Government Communications Service professional competency framework � we will be assessing these technical competencies:1. Insight (Press & Media) (Press & Media)3.Implementation (Press & Media)4.Impact (Press & Media)Benefits
Alongside your salary of �35,300, Crown Prosecution Service contributes �9,531 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.Join the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and have a future that matters: Find Your Purpose
CPS is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We are committed to be an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated.
We want to ensure all our employees can thrive at work and home and offer a range of support to achieve a balance. This includes where possible, flexibility of working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a flexible approach to deployment, which means that where you work ( a court, an office, or a remote setting such as your home) will be based on the kind of work you are undertaking.
This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility alongside our Mental Health First Aiders Programme and Wellbeing Sessions.
CPS commits to offer its employees the following experience
Impactful, purposeful work � making a difference to your local communities The ability to learn and grow, with access to the right opportunities and resources To care about your wellbeing To feel valued, trusted and includedWe also offer the following range of benefits:
Civil Service Pension Access to employee savings Cycle2Work scheme 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years� service. 1 extra privilege day entitlement to mark the King�s Birthday. Competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave Flexible working and a family friendly approach to work. Childcare vouchers unless already registered with the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme-
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