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How Police Scotland Attracted the Right Talent with an Integrated Employer Branding Campaign

A look at how one of Scotland’s most vital public services used PR storytelling, smart targeting, and rich media to boost awareness and applications

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Requirements

Client: Police Scotland Sector: Emergency Services / Public Sector Goal: Raise awareness of diverse career routes, grow applications and attract prospective recruits to Recruitment Drop in Days.

The Elite PR Solution

Featured in The Herald online and on s1jobs Company profile with video and accreditations Job ads boosted with visibility features

The Challenge

Police Scotland turned to s1jobs to reach the widest pool of talent in Scotland; challenging outdated perceptions and showing policing as “a job like no other”. By showcasing diverse career paths and promoting the values and benefits of working with Police Scotland, s1jobs helped to attract jobseekers from all walks of life. Through targeted, multi-channel campaigns, we connected their opportunities with an engaged audience – delivering reach, resonance, and results.

The Solution

Professional Editorial Storytelling

A journalist-led piece was published in The Herald online, sharing Police Scotland’s mission and the details and purpose behind the Drop In Recruitment Events. This high-trust coverage helped elevate the employer brand beyond a simple job ad.

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The Impact

Police Scotland said:

“This campaign helped us present a modern, compelling view of policing that resonated with a wide range of candidates.” – Bianca Crawford, Communications Strategy & Insight Lead, Police Scotland

Results

Over 5,000 click throughs – Newsquest targeted digital campaign and social media promotion The article generated 1,275 visits and 1,865 pageviews

Why it worked

Multi-platform Coverage = Wider reach, diverse audiences
Targeted Campaigns = Increase visibility to the right candidates
Storytelling, Video & Visuals = Stronger brand resonance
Branded Profile = Improves candidate quality and fit
SEO & Social Boost = Increased discovery
Premium Job Listings = Prominent to active jobseekers

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