Communications Advisor

Communications Advisor

Work alongside your communications colleagues to give a face to police work 24/7. What a wonderful challenge that is as a communications advisor! Because while others take a step back, police officers take a step forward. Based in Rotterdam, you’ll help build trust in the police both within and outside our organization. In this way, you’ll contribute to a safer Netherlands.

What will you be doing?

At the largest communications agency in the country, you’ll work on internal and external communications and national campaigns covering a wide range of topics. These topics are all part of our strategic framework, “Building Trust.” This includes, for example, internal communications on care, vision, and leadership, as well as an external campaign on cybercrime or subversion. It also involves communications related to the “Police for Everyone” initiative, which is in the spotlight both within and outside the police force. In addition, as a communications advisor, you’ll play an active role in crisis communications.

So there’s no shortage of variety in your work. You’ll work on various projects both independently and as part of a team. In doing so, you’ll proactively take on the role of a consultant. You’ll define the objectives, the core message, and the intended results. You’ll translate the broad outlines of the assignment into a communication plan and oversee its execution from start to finish. The great thing is that all disciplines are represented within our communications agency. It’s a fantastic place to further develop your skills as a communications professional—and to share your vision and expertise with passionate colleagues. A few times a month, you’ll staff the Communications Service Desk and respond to current events while working in the newsroom.

Where will you be working?

The Communications Department of the Police Services Center is the police force’s internal communications agency. From advisors, editors, and copywriters to designers, investigative communications staff, photographers, and video producers: we have it all in-house. We support over 64,000 colleagues through internal and external communications to facilitate contact with one another and with the public, and to serve as ambassadors for the police. Together, we ensure that colleagues and the public can reach, follow, inform, and assist the police.

Who are you?

Complex communication challenges? Bring them on! As an energetic, all-around communications consultant, you thrive on making a difference through effective communication in a field that’s often under the microscope. You can quickly switch between different topics, easily identify the underlying issue, and spot opportunities to boost the impact of campaigns and communications. You never pass up opportunities to further develop your professional expertise.

We also ask: 

• HBO-level education and thinking skills—preferably a degree in a communication-related field, such as journalism or communication;
• Experience in developing and implementing communication plans.

 What we offer

The position is based in Rotterdam. We are looking to fill one full-time position. This is a temporary position for up to two years, working 36 hours per week.

You can also expect the following from us:

a gross monthly salary of at least €2,889 and at most €4,714 (scale 9 Bbp) based on a 36-hour workweek;

8% vacation pay and 8.33% year-end bonus;

A good pension plan and paid parental leave (more information about leave, policies, and options).

The formal position within the police department's job classification system is Operations Specialist A, specializing in communications.

Interested?

Please call or email Enny de Wit, Team Leader of Account & Advisory (06-46 27 38 61, enny.de.wit@politie.nl), if you would like more information about the position.

If you have any questions about the application process, please call Recruitment & Selection at 088-6622300.

Apply by May 27, 2024, at the latest, using the application button at.

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.

Another important point is

A background and suitability check is part of the selection process.

The police are committed to innovation and addressing cultural differences within teams. Diverse teams perform better. That is why we are working hard to foster an open and safe culture where diverse talent can thrive.

You have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification recognized through the EVC process. Alternatively, you have at least two years of demonstrable experience at the required level of work and thinking. You must demonstrate this through your resume and an official job description or other document showing that the role you performed was at the required level.