- Benefits:
- Salary: £25,979- £29,777 per annum, Grade 3
- Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week
- Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading
- Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days (pro-rata), flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available
- Other information about our benefits can be found here
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.
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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 to arrange an informal discussion.
Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CVs without an accompanying application form.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on 31 July 2024.
It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 5 August 2024.
Anticipated start date: September 2024
Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.
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Our Commitments:
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity. All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.
Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.
Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.
All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).
To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/