Internal Communications Manager in London

Post Title: Internal Communications ManagerContract type: Permanent Part time – 21 hours per week

Rank/grade: E

Salary: Starting Salary £42,220 + £6,920 London Weighting (pro rata)

Directorate/department: Corporate Communications Department

Vetting level required: MV/SC

Location: Guildhall Yard East with travel to locations in the City and noting the force will move to a new HQ in 2027.

Additional vetting information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels /https://assets.college.police.uk/s3fs-public/2024-12/Vetting-authorised-professional-practice.pdf?VersionId=lvkOlukt26I3eQsjhOpkPlXGcGIvI4LV

The City of London CorporationThe City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Who Are WeAs City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally.

The City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London’s diverse communities safe. As a Police Staff member you will be helping to make the city safer and deliver a valued service for those who live, work and visit the city.

Hybrid WorkingThis Police Staff role adheres to Corporation of London’s hybrid working policy, which requires a 60% office attendance rate. The specifics of this will be discussed locally with your hiring manager if you’re successful for the role.

Equality & DiversityThe City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strives for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those who are disabled, have long‐term health conditions, and/or are neuro‐divergent, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

About The TeamThe Corporate Communications Department provides professional communications services to the four directorates of Local Policing, Specialist Operations, Corporate Services and in our National Lead Force role on fraud.

You will join a professional team delivering media, campaigns, digital, stakeholder, brand and internal communications, and work to communicate the operational and organisational priorities set out in the City of London Policing Plan.

About The RoleYou will be part of a small and dedicated internal communications team, helping to shape the internal communications strategy and delivering effective messaging to the 1,500 City of London Police Officers, Police Staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

Work with another part time Internal Communications Manager, advising teams and individuals.

Lead on a particular portfolio and produce internal communications for different platforms.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Confidence to make decisions and informed judgments when giving internal communications advice.

A thorough understanding of the role of internal communications in developing a productive and engaged workforce.

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and key partners.

Ability to negotiate and influence internal stakeholders and wider partners.

This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK. Also, due to this role requiring MV/SC level vetting, you need to have continuously resided in the UK for the last 5 years. This residency needs to be in the immediate 5 years prior to this application. If you do not meet this requirement, you are not eligible to apply for the role, due to nature of the vetting checks needed.

ContactFor more information, please contact: Amanda Malyon, Deputy Director of Communications (amanda.malyon@cityoflondon.police.uk) or Glenn Sebright, Director of Communications (glenn.sebright@cityoflondon.police.uk)

Selection ProcessAs part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge align with the points listed above in the ‘Requirements’ section.

The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.

Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 13th May 2026 @ 23:59hrs.

Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency‐based interview, to be end of May / beginning of June 2026.

AccessibilityWe strive to ensure all our information and services are accessible to and usable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way, would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, or have any other questions, please get in touch with HR via hrservices@cityoflondon.police.uk

Benefits

LGPS Pension Scheme – Local Government Pension Scheme explained.

Access to Blue Light Card scheme.

Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees.

Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes.

29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 34 days with continuous service.

Season Ticket Loans.

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