Media & Communications Adviser NLRF

Salary:
Band 8, £36,066 – £41,028 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)

Location:
Middle Engine Lane (Expected to move to Cobalt Business Park Summer 2027) / Ponteland, and homeworking, with travel to partner organisation premises as required

Hours/

Contract:

37 hours per week, Fixed term contract – 3 years

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively. Think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Communications and Engagement Department as a Media and Communications Adviser with responsibility for the Northumbria Local Resilience Forum (NLRF).

The Northumbria Local Resilience Forum (NLRF) brings together organisations and agencies responsible for emergency preparedness and response across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. This role of NLRF Media and Communication Adviser plays a key part in communicating the Forum’s work, strengthening its profile, and building public confidence.

Sitting withing Northumbria Police’s Media & Communications Team you will also support the work of the Force – from responding to media enquiries to supporting operational activity.

• Working as part of a team of media professionals and on your own initiative to deliver proactive and reactive communications, ensuring policing and NRLF matters are communicated effectively, accurately, and timely to target audiences.
• Collaborate with and advise officers and staff, to deliver communications to build public understanding, trust, confidence, and support in, Northumbria Police and NLRF.
• Build strong relationships to proactively self-generate a range of positive creative content, for the Force’s and NLRF’s own channels and external media organisations to drive engagement.
• Organise and run media interviews, press conferences/briefings and co-ordinate the media on operational activity.
• Efficiently and effectively handle media enquiries from local, regional and national outlets, on behalf of the Force/NLRF, to maintain and enhance public confidence

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application,
please view the job description.

• A strong educational foundation, supported by experience delivering effective communication activity in a similar role, with the ability to produce creative, engaging content across a range of channels, including digital.
• Solid working knowledge of media law, alongside an excellent understanding of external engagement platforms—including social media—and the ability to tailor content appropriately for each audience and channel.
• High levels of computer literacy and IT capability, with the confidence to learn and adapt to new systems and digital tools quickly and effectively.
• Proven experience in creating high‑quality, impactful content, demonstrating creativity, attention to detail, and an understanding of how to engage diverse audiences through multi‑media communication.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing workloads, plan your own diary, deliver communication plans to deadline, and remain calm, accurate and effective in fast‑paced or high‑pressure situations.
• High‑quality communication skills, including exceptional written, verbal and presentation abilities, with the capability to produce accurate, engaging content that meets the needs of the Force while handling sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach, able to work independently and as part of a team, share ideas, self‑learn new platforms and tools, respond positively to challenging situations, participating in on‑call out‑of‑hours/weekend rota.
• Commitment to professionalism and inclusion, demonstrating resilience, an understanding of diversity, equality and inclusion, and the ability to travel across the Force area as required to fulfil the needs of the role.

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