No two days are the same at Cleveland Police and we are looking for an enthusiastic and talented person to join our busy press office.

Your primary role will be to identify media opportunities to enhance and protect the reputation of the Force, leading to increased public confidence. You will be a single point of contact for District Liaison to promote positive news stories, as well as attending major incidents, arranging and managing news conferences. You will provide professional advice and guidance to officers and police staff on media issues, as well as assisting in training officers. You will liaise with external partners as well as supervising and directing the work of the Assistant Press Officers.

You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and two years’ experience in journalism and/or public relations. You will be educated to degree level, although a recognised qualification in journalism, and/or diploma in Public Relations or equivalent qualification is desirable. You will be competent in Microsoft Office applications and have the ability to travel throughout the Force area. You will also take part in an on call rota.

Cleveland Police values diversity and we aim for our workforce to reflect the communities that we serve. We guarantee an interview to any candidate with a disability who meet the minimum essential requirements for the post.

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please complete the online application form.

Closing date: Friday, 12 March 2010

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