Graphic Designer – Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

The Role

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a talented individual to join Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service as a Graphic Designer.  This contract is anticipated to last for approximately fifteen months to cover the maternity leave of the existing postholder.

With excellent communication skills and plenty of creative ideas, you will join the fast-paced Corporate Communications Department who deal with all external and internal communication for the organisation and are based at Service Headquarters in the historic and picturesque grounds of Hindlip Park.

As the Graphic Designer, you will design and create a wide variety of materials in support of our Service. You will be responsible for projects from creative concept, design to implementation. Projects will be wide and varied and include corporate projects, artwork to print and other production methods (including video), web-based and new media (Intranet, Internet and social media promotions) and a variety of other regular and bespoke products.

A full job description and person specification for the role can be found attached to this advert.

About Us 

Every day we’re helping to save lives and keep the community safe – and not only by fighting fires.  Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don’t see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.

Reasons to Join Us 

• 27 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 32 days after five years’ continuous service (plus bank holidays).
• Access to a local government pension scheme.
• Flexi-time and homeworking scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours.
• Free car parking at Service headquarters and across our 25 fire stations
• Access to restaurant facilities and an on-site gym
• Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 7^th July 2024. Interviews will be held on 15^th and 16^th July 2024.

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check. The successful applicant will also be subject to a NPPV Level 2 Vetting Check, as we are co-located on West Mercia Police premises.

For any further queries regarding the role or an informal discussion, please contact Helen Holmes, Head of Corporate and Digital Communications hholmes@hwfire.org.uk.