NLRF Media and Communications Assistant

Vacancy Type: Police Staff – Area Command / Department Force Communications & Operations Location: Newcastle (Agile working across Etal Lane Police Station and homeworking, with travel to partner organisation premises as required) Contract Type: Fixed Term – 12 months, Full Time, 37 hours per week Salary Range: £30,276 – £32,613 (Band 6) Closing Date: 02/12/2025 About the Role Northumbria Local Resilience Forum (NLRF) brings together organisations and agencies responsible for emergency response across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. The NLRF Media and Communications Assistant plays a key role in communicating the Forum’s work, strengthening its profile, and building public confidence. What You’ll Do Support the delivery of a comprehensive external multi‑media communications service for the NLRF, working under the direction of the NLRF Chief Resilience Officer, NLRF Manager, Media and Communications Manager, and Head of Communications and Engagement. Provide additional support to the wider NLRF team as required. Provide timely, accurate, and effective communication through proactive and reactive media strategies, ensuring key messages reach the right audiences. In consultation with the NLRF team and partner communications departments, develop engaging written and visual content for external audiences. Take initiative in content creation and advise on the most effective platforms and methods for delivery. Work collaboratively to produce communications that support NLRF priorities, enhance community safety, and build public understanding, trust, and confidence in the Forum. Build, maintain, and strengthen positive relationships with NLRF communications colleagues and key external stakeholders, working collaboratively to ensure consistent, coordinated public messaging. Assist with media enquiries, interviews, press briefings, and accompany media during operational events as part of a development opportunity with Northumbria Police. What You’ll Bring Good standard of education with excellent computer literacy and IT skills; ability to quickly learn new systems. Working knowledge of social media platforms and ability to adapt content appropriately for each. Confidence in creating, shooting, and editing engaging multimedia content tailored to various digital channels and audience types. Ability to manage and plan own workload effectively, working independently to meet tight deadlines and support the wider team in a fast‑paced environment. Demonstrated initiative and proactive approach, with the ability to self‑learn and develop new skills on digital platforms and systems used within the Force. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Equal Opportunities Statement We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a proud member of the Business Disability Forum. If you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role, we will progress your application and offer you an interview. Benefits 26 days leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave Flexi time and flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours Market‑leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution Corporate travel scheme discounts (local rail, bus services, metro) Private healthcare and eye test vouchers Discounts on shopping and eating out via Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets Paid sick leave, on‑site mental health first aiders, employee advice service, access to gyms in some stations Sports & Social Club and exclusive discounts on days out and travel Cycle to Work Scheme Opportunity to volunteer in local community Use of AI in Applications At Northumbria Police we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We encourage candidates to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. Terms of Appointment This is a fixed‑term role subject to a six‑month probationary period. If successful, you will be unable to accept any other post advertised internally or externally during this period. Application Process Our recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face‑to‑face interview. You can save your application and return to it any time prior to the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr