Communications Officer

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Communications Officer based in either our West Service Delivery Area Headquarters at Hamilton or East Service Delivery Area Headquarters at Newbridge on a permanent basis.

This is a full time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.  The core hours of the role are 8.45am-4.45pm Monday to Thursday and 8.45am-3.30pm on Fridays however due to the reactive nature of the role officers will be expected on occasion to workout with these core hours to ensure key deadlines are met. 

The successful candidate will be required to deliver a professional, reactive and proactive service to support the communication, engagement aims and objectives of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).

The role includes gathering and providing effective communications for SFRS employees, stakeholders, partners and media. It also includes providing advice on communication matters to senior managers and creating highly planned, consistent and effective communication strategies and plans to support the delivery of the SFRS Communications Strategy both internally and externally.

The post holder will design high-impact campaigns to communicate key policies and information that support SFRS values, visions and objectives and ensure the Service’s employees are well informed before proactively engaging with partners, stakeholders and the media. The post holder will also monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SFRS communications campaigns across all available channels.

You must be educated to HND level or with equivalent experience in a corporate communication, journalism, and media or PR discipline. You should also have a professional qualification in communications, journalism or a related subject.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the Recruitment information pack.  

 

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements.  A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate's will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

Please note, this post has been determined as politically restricted, further information is available in the Recruitment information Pack.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview. 

If you would like to apply in a different format, please telephone Amber Fairley on 01698 402271 or email SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.