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Communications and Engagement Officer

Employer
RBFRS
Location
Calcot, Reading
Salary
£31,401- £36,153
Closing date
8 Oct 2018

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Job Sector
Public sector
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

Communications and Engagement Officer Collaboration - One Year Fixed Term

Salary:  £31,401- £36,153 per annum

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 29 days and Flexible Working Hours

Onsite Gym Facilities

An excellent opportunity has arisen within Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service for an experienced Communications and Engagement Officer to join our team on a one year fixed-term contract. You will be responsible for developing and delivering a proactive and effective communications and engagement service in support of the Thames Valley Collaboration Programme. You will be working with Programme and Project Leads from across the Thames Valley Fire and Rescue services as well as our other blue light partners.

The key focus of this role is:

  • Communicate the strategic intention of the Thames Valley Collaboration Programme to ensure this is effectively communicated across partner organisations
  • Provision of communication and engagement support for our collaboration projects ensuring comprehensive communication plans are developed and delivered
  • Writing and developing engaging content in support of the programme
  • Proactively seek out opportunities to communicate the success of the programme on a national level
  • Liaison with the Communication Teams of our partner organisations ensuring they receive timely, accurate and engaging information
  • Management of collaborative events liaising across partners ensuring appropriate publicity and representation

Key role requirements:

  • High standard of verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of communications and engagement theory and practice
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across a wide range of people including Senior Managers, the public and political leaders
  • Excellent self-management and organisational skills to manage deadlines and competing priorities
  • Strong IT skills in MS office and other multimedia packages
  • Ability to provide creative and innovative solutions to problems

Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this position, an application form and job profile can be obtained from our website http://siren/services/human-resources/vacancies/

For further details about the role, please contact Angela Smith, Programme Office Lead at smitha@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Completed applications should be sent to HR@rbfrs.co.uk .

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours 8th October 2018

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 15th October 2018.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality of opportunity, and is actively seeking a more diverse workforce.  If you are disabled and meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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