Communications and Campaigns Officer – Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Location:
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Sadler Road, Winsford
Hours:
Permanent, 37 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend work required, plus participation in out-of-hours media liaison officer rota (approximately one week in seven)
Salary:
Starting Salary of £29,269 per annum within the Salary Scale 6 range £29,269 – £31,364 per annum based on experience plus on-call allowance
Closing date:
Monday 12 August 2024 at 9am
Are you a communications professional wanting to pursue a highly rewarding career with one of the country’s leading emergency services?
If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Communications and Engagement Department as a Communications and Campaigns Officer.
You will be a key member of a friendly, creative and forward-thinking team that works hard to keep the public, our colleagues and our partners engaged in the Service’s life-saving work.
No two days are ever the same in our fast-paced department. Your responsibilities will include seeking out news stories and sharing them through media releases, digital content and publications; advising colleagues on communications solutions and issues; developing internal and external campaigns; supporting events and engaging with the media about incidents and other issues affecting our Service.
You will have excellent writing skills, an eye for a good news story and a nose for potential reputational issues. You will also be a problem solver and be able to build excellent relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
In return, you’ll have access to ongoing professional development, the opportunity to get involved in the life of our Service through our vibrant staff inclusion networks and social sections and the chance to make a real difference to the communities we serve.
CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on site gym.
Further information, a full job description and application form can be found below, or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk
Please ensure you read the Application Guidance Notes before completing your application.
Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk
Please quote job reference 24/24/CCO on your application form.
Closing date for applications is Monday 12 August 2024 at 9am.
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 19 August 2024 and will include a short written and proof-reading exercise.
Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations
It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email:Â recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk
Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.
Salary: Starting Salary of £29,269 per annum within the Salary Scale 6 range £29,269 - £31,364 per annum based on experience plus on-call allowance
Contract type: Full Time
Closing date: August 12 2024
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