Corporate Communications Officer

Corporate Communications Officer
Corporate Communications Department, Headquarters / Agile Working
Permanent, 37 hours per week
NWFRS Grade 07 £33,024 to £35,745 per annum plus 8.5% out of hours
commitment payment
Are you passionate about communications and looking for your next
challenge?
We’re seeking a dynamic individual to join our Corporate
Communications Department.
The work of the communications team within a frontline emergency
service is diverse and rewarding – incorporating a range of duties and
responsibilities that play a crucial role in safeguarding the communities
we serve.
About the Role:
As Corporate Communications Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in
developing and promoting our corporate communications strategy.
Your proactive approach will ensure that our communications team
consistently delivers to the highest standards.
With the ability to craft inspiring and compelling content aimed at
engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, you'll be at the
forefront of communicating the fire and rescue service objectives, core
values and achievements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in implementing the corporate communications strategy,
ensuring comprehensive and professional communication on
behalf of the fire and rescue service.
• Providing support in a variety of communications initiatives, both
internally and externally and across a variety of platforms.
• Representing the Service at communications events.
Requirements:
• Fluent in both Welsh and English, with excellent verbal and written
communication skills in both languages
• A flair for writing staff communications and experience in drafting
concise and accurate news statements and briefings for various
stakeholders.
• Able to assist in media liaison and in using social media platforms
to engage effectively with external audiences.
• Experience in ensuring content is up to date across multiple
communication platforms such as the Service’s external website,
the Service intranet and staff communication the ‘Weekly Brief’.
• The role includes participating in an out of hours press office,
operated in shifts on a joint rota in conjunction with North Wales
Police.
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Please note that this post is subject to Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and satisfactory
references. For further details about the role, please contact Tracey Williams Corporate
Communications Manager Tracey.williams@northwalesfire.gov.wales for more information.
To apply, please complete and submit your application pack by email to:
recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12.00 noon, 8th May 2024
The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply