* NIFRS Headquarters, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, BT27 4SX
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) serves the entire community, a population of 1.9 million in an area of over 5,500 square miles. NIFRS has a proud tradition and history of serving the community with distinction.
NIFRS wishes to invite applications for the following role:
Communications Advisor - Job Ref N056/02/2025
One fixed term post for a duration of 3 years.
The Communications Advisor will work closely with the Head of Strategic Communications and Engagement delivering an effective and efficient corporate communications function to achieve key strategic objectives.
Working across external, internal and digital communications, key elements of the role will include:
1. Providing a press office function;
2. Supporting reputational issues management;
3. Supporting safety campaigns;
4. Social media and website management;
5. Political and stakeholder engagement;
6. Environmental monitoring and scanning;
7. Evaluating communication activities;
8. Event management;
9. Corporate branding.
Hours of work:
Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation.
In view of the level of this appointment, the post holder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post.
This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies; a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional fixed term or permanent vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order).
Salary:
The salary scale is PO2. The salary range is currently £38,626 - £41,511 per annum.
All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack. However, if you have any queries or require any further information please email: nifrs.recruitment@nifrs.org, or telephone 028 9266 4221.
Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 3rd March 2025.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion.
NIFRS is currently underrepresented by women and those from the Roman Catholic Community; applications from these groups are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.
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