Strategic Communications Partner — Fixed-Term

Somerset Fire; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pro-rata annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Gym access

Learning and development opportunities

Blue Light Membership

Mental health and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service in Exeter is seeking a Communications Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role focuses on building relationships with service areas, delivering engaging campaigns, and providing expert communications guidance to support a safer community.

You will create content across channels, evaluate outcomes, and contribute to proactive communications planning within the Communications and Engagement team.

Qualifications

• Experienced communications professional with ability to build strong relationships across teams.
• Strategic thinker who can develop engaging campaigns and content.
• Skilled in measuring effectiveness and reporting on communications activity.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with service areas to understand priorities and communications needs.
• Develop and deliver creative, audience-focused campaigns and plans.
• Create content across multiple channels and formats; provide expert communications guidance.
• Identify opportunities, risks and priorities; contribute to forward planning and annual communications activity.
• Collaborate across the Communications and Engagement team to maximise impact.

Job description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service in Exeter is seeking a Communications Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role focuses on building relationships with service areas, delivering engaging campaigns, and providing expert communications guidance to support a safer community.

You will create content across channels, evaluate outcomes, and contribute to proactive communications planning within the Communications and Engagement team.