Communications Officer - London, United Kingdom - London Fire Brigade

London Fire Brigade

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are recruiting a Communications Officer to join our busy press team.

London Fire Brigade is one of the largest fire and rescue services in the world, so working in our press team is exciting and fast paced.

You'll need to think fast about breaking news, be confident and creative on social media and have an understanding of the political environment in which the Brigade operates.

As well as helping to keep the press desk running smoothly and responding to media queries, you will help us campaign to ensure Londoners are better protected from risks such as fires and flooding.

You'll also be involved in telling the story about how we're transforming as an organisation and what we're doing to engage more with the communities we serve.

You will also be responsible for managing our online media system PRgloo and raising the awareness of the press office throughout the organisation.

No two days are the same and we are looking for an unflappable individual with previous experience of working in a busy press office in journalism or experience of working within a communications team.

A demonstrable ability to work to high standards and tight deadlines. You would also be required to take part in the out of hours press office rota.

This is a challenging yet immensely rewarding position. If you've got what it takes, we want you to join us.

Assessment Overview:

Stage 1

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place 20 February 2024.

Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information:

Benefits of working for LFB

26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
Flexible working including job share
Welfare Scheme
Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
Season ticket loans
Equality Support Groups
Contributory Pension Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to access affordable accommodation