Media and Communications Officer
Description✓Here at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, we are looking for two Media and Communications Officers, one position being on a 23-month fixed term contract and the second position on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave
✓In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £26,845 - £30,151 pro rata plus benefits!
✓Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are not limited to firefighting
✓We also respond to a wide range of incidents, increasingly those that involve our rescue capability. We also work closely with other emergency services and our local authority partners to deliver an emergency response and protect our communities.
✓Benefits you will receive:
✓Competitive salary
✓Flexible working
✓Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
✓Public sector pension [subject to pension scheme rules]
✓On-site gym facilities
✓Free onsite parking
✓Access to an emergency services discount card
✓Use of our occupational health unit
✓You will automatically be enrolled into the The Local Government Pension Scheme [LGPS], this is a tax approved, defined benefit occupational pension scheme
✓Your contributions are based on your earnings and you can choose from different income options when you retire.
✓About Media and Communications Officer role:
✓As a Media and Communications Officer, you will be working across all aspects of communications, including social media, digital channels, media relations, publications and more
✓You will report directly to the Corporate Communications Manager.
✓Hybrid working may be considered for this role.
✓Skills and experience required as our Media and Communications Officer:
✓A background in communications, PR or journalism is desirable.
✓Ability to think fast and be confident working in a busy environment.
✓Excellent written communication skills.
✓Ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels.
✓Closing date: Wednesday 17th May 2023, 23:59
✓Interview and Test: Week commencing 29th May 2023
✓Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace
✓Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities
✓We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives.
✓If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Media and Communications Officer, then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you Show more →
✓In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £26,845 - £30,151 pro rata plus benefits!
✓Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are not limited to firefighting
✓We also respond to a wide range of incidents, increasingly those that involve our rescue capability. We also work closely with other emergency services and our local authority partners to deliver an emergency response and protect our communities.
✓Benefits you will receive:
✓Competitive salary
✓Flexible working
✓Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
✓Public sector pension [subject to pension scheme rules]
✓On-site gym facilities
✓Free onsite parking
✓Access to an emergency services discount card
✓Use of our occupational health unit
✓You will automatically be enrolled into the The Local Government Pension Scheme [LGPS], this is a tax approved, defined benefit occupational pension scheme
✓Your contributions are based on your earnings and you can choose from different income options when you retire.
✓About Media and Communications Officer role:
✓As a Media and Communications Officer, you will be working across all aspects of communications, including social media, digital channels, media relations, publications and more
✓You will report directly to the Corporate Communications Manager.
✓Hybrid working may be considered for this role.
✓Skills and experience required as our Media and Communications Officer:
✓A background in communications, PR or journalism is desirable.
✓Ability to think fast and be confident working in a busy environment.
✓Excellent written communication skills.
✓Ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels.
✓Closing date: Wednesday 17th May 2023, 23:59
✓Interview and Test: Week commencing 29th May 2023
✓Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace
✓Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities
✓We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives.
✓If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Media and Communications Officer, then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you Show more →