Director of External Affairs and Corporate Communications

Location: Essex Police HQ, or other locations in Essex as required. This position necessitates office-based attendance, with local and national travel, to perform the duties as required. Starting Salary: Competitive salary based on Assistant Chief Officer (ACO) banding. Contract Type: Police Staff - Permanent Closing Date: 17:00 Thursday 30th April 2026 Essex Police is seeking an exceptional communications leader to join our Chief Officer Group as Director of External Affairs and Corporate Communications. This is a rare opportunity within one of the UK''s largest police forces to bring communities and businesses together to help prevent and detect crime, build trust and confidence, and make Greater Essex an even safer place to live and work. We are looking for a visionary professional, someone who can bring fresh perspective, strategic direction, and executive-level leadership to a complex and high-profile environment. Whether you come from the private, public or third sector, if you have the credibility, agility, and ambition to lead external affairs and corporate communications at scale, we want to hear from you. About the Role As a member of the Chief Officer Group (Executive Board), you will lead the development and delivery of Essex Police''s external affairs, corporate communications, and marketing strategies. You will be responsible for shaping how we engage with the public, partners, and stakeholders locally, regionally, and nationally. This role is about more than ..... full job details .....