Communications and Engagement Manager (Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership) £33,360 - £39,183 - 2 Years Fixed Term

Communications and Engagement Officer (Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership) - 2 Years Fixed Term

Grade G - £33,360 - £39,183

The Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) is seeking an experienced Communications and Engagement Manager to lead on the development and delivery of road safety communications and engagement work.  The successful candidate will bring dedication and passion to the role, supporting our Partners and communities to make a positive impact on road safety in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

The role will be hosted by the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office, but work as part of a small multi-agency team supporting the Partnership. 

The SSRP was formed in 2001 to support collaboration between local public sector organisations in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent with the aim of improving road safety. Delivery areas include education & training, community engagement, enforcement and highway engineering.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who combines a wide range of skills and experience across communications and engagement with particular experience around campaign development, media management and community engagement.

The main purpose of the role is:

1. To develop, manage and implement reactive and proactive communication plans, campaigns and activities which deliver maximum reach and impact
2. To maintain and enhance the Partnership’s brand and reputation among key stakeholders
3. To support engagement activity to promote Partnership priorities and enable the views of stakeholders to be captured

The role will be varied with the chance to build relationships with a diverse range of people and organisations. The ability to communicate at all levels with both internal and external partners is also essential.

As the role will lead on all aspects of communications and engagement, applicants must have previous experience in a similar role.

The post will be based at Staffordshire Police HQ, but there is flexibility to also work from home and other Partner offices. Working 37 hours per week with some possible weekend and evening working.

For further information or an informal chat about the position please contact Lyndsey Pajor, Business Support Manager Lyndsey.pajor@staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk  or Mel Langdown, SSRP Strategic Governance & Commissioning Manager melanie.langdown@staffordshire.gov.uk 

Application deadline: MONDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2022

Shortlisting date: TO COMMENCE 3RD OCTOBER 2022

Date(s) of interview: WEEK COMMENCING 17TH OCTOBER 2022

Benefits of working for Staffordshire Commissioners Office:

Annual Leave entitlement – 28 days plus Bank Holidays.

Flexible / Agile Working –

Employers Pension contribution -15.5%

Sick pay scheme

Fostering friendly policy

Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption

Occupational Health

On site Gyms

Staff associations

Reward and Recognition

Blue light Card – not solely for Staffs police

Lottery

On-site Parking

Restaurant at HQ

However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are ‘at risk’ and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.

“Staffordshire have a strong commitment to equality and diversity in our people, within the organisation and in the services we provide to our communities.

We want to reflect the communities we serve and one way we can try to achieve this is through a 'positive action' approach.

Positive action is activity which helps employers identify and remove barriers and issues to the recruitment, retention and progression of people who identify with underrepresented groups of the Equalities Act 2010 (i.e. LGBT+, ethnicity, disability), whilst still employing people on merit.

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