Communications and Engagement Officer

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Networking Women in the Fire Service is seeking a Communications and Engagement Officer to craft bilingual content and bring our priorities to life across media, digital and internal channels.

You will support integrated campaigns, tell compelling stories with colleagues and partners, and engage audiences to inform and drive action. Welsh language skills are an advantage and development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience creating bilingual content for diverse channels.
• Ability to tell compelling stories and engage audiences.
• Willingness to develop Welsh language skills over time.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality bilingual content for media, digital and internal channels.
• Support integrated campaigns and share positive stories with communities.
• Engage audiences and keep Service channels up to date.
• Assist internal communications across the Directorate.

Skills

Bilingual content

Media relations

Campaign support

Storytelling

Tools

CMS (Content Management)

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Communications and Engagement team, helping to shape how we connect with our communities and colleagues.

We are looking for a new Communications and Engagement Officer who will create high-quality, engaging bilingual content that brings our Service priorities to life, working across media, digital, internal and engagement channels. You will play a key role in supporting integrated campaigns, working with colleagues and partners to tell compelling stories that inform, influence and drive action.

This is a varied and fast-paced role, where the ability to speak Welsh would be an advantage. You will not only respond to media and support campaigns but actively seek out opportunities to share positive stories and engage audiences. You will help keep our channels up to date and relevant, contribute to campaigns that make a real difference, and support internal communications that connect colleagues across the Service.

You will be part of a supportive team that values creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement, using insight and feedback to strengthen what we do. If you are a confident communicator who enjoys storytelling, thrives in a busy environment and wants to develop your career in a role with real impact, we would love to hear from you.

• Contract: Full time, permanent
• Grade: 8
• Salary: £32,597 – £33,699 (pay award pending)
• Hours of Work: 37 hours a week
• Directorate: Corporate Services – Service Performance & Communications
• Job Ref: 506604
• Location: Fire HQ, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant