This secondment opportunity is open to applicants currently employed by the following Police Forces - Merseyside, GMP, Cumbria, Lancashire, North Wales, or Cheshire Police only
The North West Regional Organised Crime Unit is a collaborative multi agency covert response to tackle serious and organised crime across the North West Region.
The North West Regional Organised Crime Unit is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Digital Media Officer to help showcase the impact of our work across the region and beyond.
This is an exciting opportunity an exciting opportunity to join a busy communications team supporting some of the most complex and high-profile investigations into serious and organised crime. You'll play a key role in telling the stories behind our operational successes, engaging our workforce, and helping to protect communities across the North West.
The NWROCU leads the policing response across the region posed by serious and organised crime in Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and North Wales. The NWROCU provides the vital link from national capabilities and expertise to local policing and knowledge, enabling the North West region to deliver the Government’s serious and organised Crime strategy and to protect communities from harm.
The post is subject to an initial secondment of 12 months to cover maternity leave.
Applicants who have applied in the last 6 months are not eligible to apply again.
Further developments in NWROCU’s capabilities are anticipated in the future. Applications received for Operational roles that require mandatory Officer Safety/First Aid training must hold valid in date training or able to undertake upon application.
The Grade of this role has been determined using the Merseyside HAY procedure and has been afforded a Merseyside Grade E. This equates to a salary range of £33,606-£39,276. Successful applicants from other Regional Forces will be paid a salary within this pay range. These are full time roles working ‘flexitime’ however, applicants must be aware that there is a requirement for the post holders to be flexible in relation to working hours.
Full details of the role requirements are provided in the JDQ.
Successful applicants working within NWROCU will be subject to NCA Clearance,MV (Management Vetting) and SC (Security Clearance) prior to taking up post.
In cases where the commute to work is in excess of applicant’s current commute the excess travel will be paid.
NWROCU is committed to ensuring that we have a work force that represents the communities we serve, and we are keen to attract applications from underrepresented groups.
Further information, advice and guidance regarding the posts can be obtained from Communications Manager Clare Boulton clare.boulton@nwrocu.police.uk– interested parties are encouraged to make contact to learn more about the role
All applications must be supported by the Home Force support, the level of support required must comply with local Force policy e.g. whether support required at ACC level and HR Support. Before starting an application, applicants must download the NWROCU secondment support form, ensure it is completed in full and then upload to your application.
**Applications from GMP will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Applicants will be prompted, and applications will not proceed until this has been completed.
Applicants will be prompted and applications will not proceed until this has been completed.
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NWROCU Digital Media Officer employer: MERSEYSIDE POLICE
The North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where technology enthusiasts can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development and a flexible working culture, NWROCU provides opportunities for ongoing specialist training and the chance to make a real impact in tackling serious and organised crime across the North West region. Join us to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to protecting communities while advancing your technical skills in a supportive setting.
