Job Description

Corporate Communications Assistant
Location: Near Fareham
Salary: 24,222 - 25,626 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours Monday to Friday with flexible office hours
Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025 23:59
The Criminal Records Office supports UK and international law enforcement by processing criminal records for the purposes of public protection, safeguarding and worldwide community safety.
About the role
They are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person with an interest in communications to join their small team.
You will play an essential support role within the communications team and your work will include:

• Supporting internal communications activity, including compiling their weekly staff bulletin
• Carrying out research into promoting the organisation through its website and social media
• Providing promotional support for events and activities run by the organisation's staff groups
• Researching and drafting content for internal and external channels
• Ensuring their team's intranet pages and document libraries are well-organised and managed effectively
• Taking photographs at events and maintaining their image consent library

The organisation offers a wide range of services and they are keen to develop imaginative ways to promote them.
This is a great opportunity to join an innovative organisation and play a role in shaping its future profile.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:

• Educated to QCF Level 2 (2-3 passes).
• CIPR/CIM Foundation (Level 3) OR work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a comparable level.
• Awareness of the communications environment or associated tasks.
• Experience of working in a busy office.

Desirable:

• Experience of using social media in a professional or volunteer capacity.
• Evidence of an interest in police or public sector work.

Benefits

• A hybrid working environment with flexible working hours
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years' service.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
• Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network

To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Skills Required