Communication Manager and Internal Comms Lead – Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Job reference: REQ000338
We are looking for an experienced omni-competent communications professional to manage the Communication and Engagement Team and also lead the Service’s internal communications. A key part of this role is supporting the team in delivering the organisation’s communication and engagement strategy, which plays a crucial role in supporting the organisation both internally and externally, while also providing strategic and tactical communication support.
Working closely with the Head of Communication, you will play a vital role in enhancing engagement, driving improvement, and ensuring our communications are effective, impactful, and aligned with our goals.
About the role
You will be responsible for the communication team covering all facets of the communication disciplines, which is why we need someone who has straddled a range of disciplines. You will have to understand the wider communication needs of our clients as we develop plans, evaluate performance, manage workloads, develop team members, and ensure anyone who needs communication support, gets the best customer service and output.
You need to be passionate and knowledgeable about internal communication, as you will be the expert in the team, with responsibility for building and delivering the plans for internal communication, employee engagement and project communication. You will be a strategic advisor when it comes to supporting a range of organisational change projects as well as being on the ground delivering tactical needs.
You will have a passion for engaging colleagues and running colleague events, from award ceremonies to leader workshops, and you will have your finger on the pulse of internal engagement opportunities to ensure colleagues understand the direction of the organisation, feel engaged and listened to, and know about the hot topics.
Next steps
If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Leanne Ehren, Head of Communications and External Affairs via email Leanne.Ehren@bedsfire.gov.uk to arrange a time.
The interview / selection process will take place on Friday 28 February 2025
Salary: £43,693 per annum rising to £47,754 per annum (plus an additional allowance for on-call rota)
Contract type: Full Time
Closing date: February 19 2025
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