Communication Officer

• Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner 
• Address: Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3QS
• Salary: £32,000 per annum 
• Hours: 37 hours per week 
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible 
• Reference: 0365

Are you interested in progressing a career in Communications and Engagement? Do you want to make a difference in your community? We are looking for a committed, self-motivated Communication Officer who wants to develop their skills to join our team at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

You will have a good eye for detail, excellent organisational and written skills and the ability to make decisions. Existing experience with websites and social media would be a benefit. 

You will work closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement to support the Police and Crime Commissioners’ engagement with the public including, managing his correspondence and online activity, including his website and social media. 

You will also work closely with the wider team providing general administrative support and ensuring our office runs efficiently. As a member of a small but committed team you will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities supporting the team and make a real difference to the communities we serve. 

Why work for us? 

• Competitive salaries with a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and the ability to occasionally work from home
• An excellent local government pension scheme and access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Exciting and varied work streams
• A diverse, equal and inclusive workforce in an organisation that values its people.
• A wellbeing support function and staff support networks for all staff members and access to the sports and social club
• The opportunity to make a difference to the community of Suffolk

For more information

To find out more about us, please visit our website. 

For an informal discussion only or to request an application pack, please contact Katheraine Boswell by calling 01473 782771.

How to apply

Please complete an application by visiting the vacancies page of our website.

Completed applications are to be returned to Katheraine Boswell by email at internalandstaffrecruitment@norfolk.police.uk.

Closing date: 4pm, 8 September 2025.

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