Digital Content & Engagement Officer- West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

KIRKLEES COUNCIL ARE ADVERTISING THIS ROLE ON BEHALF OF WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

Are you an experienced digital communicator looking for a challenging and rewarding new job?

Would you like to work as an integral part of the digital offering of one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services?

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join an award winning communications team in one of the country’s leading fire and rescue services; to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.

WYFRS strives to deliver outstanding digital services to our communities and stakeholders.  Shaping these services requires exceptional creative thinking and a fundamental understanding of how user needs and the customer journey can be met.

This is a chance to use your knowledge, skills and experience to be a crucial part of this work and to influence and shape digital communications at WYFRS.

The successful candidate will have to opportunity to create inspiring and engaging content across multiple platforms. Utilising their knowledge of digital communications to promote the work of West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service to audiences across the county and beyond.

You will have proven experience in planning, creating and delivering content across multiple platforms as well as the ability to work as part of a fast paced team. You will be flexible and adaptable with an extensive knowledge of digital media and emerging trends.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including some hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices you may have the opportunity to work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. Therefore, applicants must also have a car available for work purposes with valid business insurance and a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of current valid driving licence.

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is 26 September 2021.    

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.