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Deputy Director for Communications and Public Affairs Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at Association of Police and Crime Commissioners
Title: Deputy Director for Communications and Public Affairs
Company: Association of Police and Crime Commissioners
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
Salary: £70,000 – £77,000 per annum (depending on experience, plus a London Weighting Allowance prorated as applicable)
Contract: Permanent contract. Closing date: 11 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead Communications and Public Affairs for the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners.
The successful candidate will lead APCC Communications and Public Affairs functions at a time of far-reaching police sector reform, developing and delivering proactive communications and public affairs strategies to raise awareness and visibility of the role of PCCs and their equivalents and demonstrate the need for robust police governance and oversight in new policing structures.
This is a rewarding and demanding role. You will lead the APCC Communications and Public Affairs team through a time of significant transformation and change; manage projects and suppliers; deliver a variety of high quality and professional communications products and services for members; forge strong and effective relationships with senior stakeholders across policing and criminal justice, Parliament, and the media; and act as a member of the APCC Senior Management Team.
You will also play a key role on the Senior Management Team, helping the APCC to meet the Government’s White Paper commitment to redesign how the organisation will continue to play a key role across the reformed sector.
About the APCC: The APCC is the national membership organisation representing Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs), deputy mayors and other local policing bodies. We work across England and Wales to support PCCs to provide national leadership and drive strategic change in policing, criminal justice and community safety, operating in the public interest.
Location: We balance working in our Westminster office with working remotely. The organisation supports flexible work although some attendance in London would be required.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: [email protected]
Full details can be found in the job description (direct download PDF file)
How to apply: Please submit a cover letter setting out why you feel you would be suitable for this role (2 pages maximum) along with your CV to [email protected].
APCC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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