Communications Officer

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Cumbria Fire & Rescue

About this opportunity

The purpose of this post is to deliver effective communications and engagement activity to support Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.

The post holder will be work closely with the leadership team and the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner along with other internal and external stakeholders to ensure maximum contribution and commitment to the Service by putting our communities first and support cultural change.

Key job specific accountabilities

To be the media partner and technical advisor to SLT, liaising with the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner

Build strong relationships with all key stakeholders, encouraging support and contribution to Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service’s key priorities.

Develop and deliver a comprehensive communications and engagement plan for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service..

Deliver marketing campaigns and activity throughout the year across the full range of online and offline channels to raise the profile of the Service

Produce high quality communications at all times that support the Service brand and meet the organisations requirements.

Ensure the wider engagement of staff with the Service by supporting the delivery of regular communication, including Status Magazine, Heads Up, Weekly Update,

Improve stakeholder engagement and customer satisfaction with all key stakeholders and audiences e.g. staff and communities, through the development and delivery of surveys

Support the forward planning of engagement and communication activity related to Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.

Provide structured assistance to all staff when undertaking media activities, to monitor and provide feedback in a constructive manner.

Essential Criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a communication or related discipline
• Knowledge of the application of communication, marketing, media and engagement techniques
• Excellent communications skills and experience writing for a range of audiences using a range of communications channels
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to build and maintain productive working relationships
• ICT literate with demonstrable experience of MS Office applications and commonly used social media platforms
• Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 6th July 2023

Interview date:w/c 17th July 2023

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please apply directly here: https://recruitment.cumbria.gov.uk/trentl_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d849712efQ4&WVID=564538bn0F

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £33,820.00-£34,723.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/07/2023