Communications and Engagement Assistant (3 months fixed term) – Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

About the role:
We are seeking to recruit a Communications and Engagement Assistant on a Fixed Term basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain new skills and experience, working as part of our Communications and Engagement Team. The successful candidate will be working to help to deliver effective communications to the public, press and staff across the Service.

About you:
As part of the Communications and Engagement Team, you will be working with colleagues from different parts of the organisation to produce content for our communications channels.
Specifically, we are seeking someone who is motivated, organised and confident in producing written content, such as articles for newsletters and the website. This role would suit someone that likes working in a fast paced, but supportive environment.

The key focus of this role is:
• Support the RBFRS’ social media presence, including the sourcing and frequent updating of content, monitoring of activity, evaluating impact and dealing with any customer enquiries.
• Liaise with the media dealing with queries and supporting requests for data, pictures and information in a timely manner.
• Monitor incidents and draft media statements.
• Produce content for our newsletters and content management systems.
• Support the planning and content management of the RBFRS website and intranet.
• Event planning support, including our Awards Ceremony.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• High standard of verbal and written communication skills and ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
• An understanding of media relations and digital media.
• Experience of working with social media and web- based communication channels for business use.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office suite, other multimedia packages).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

If you are interested in applying for this position click Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Mark Antell, Senior Communications and Engagement Officer at antellm@rbfrs.co.uk