The Role
Post: Senior Communications Officer
Grade: FRS E
Status: Permanent (Job-share 3-day per week)
Starting salary: £37,566 pro rata
Salary range for the FRS E grade: £37,566 - £44,872 pro rata
This is a job share opportunity for an experienced communications officer in one of London’s busiest press offices. The successful candidate will have experience of dealing with media queries on a wide range of topics and be confident using social channels, especially twitter - a key tool when we are warning and informing Londoners during major incidents. As well taking responsibility for a number of proactive safety awareness campaigns the successful candidate will take part in an out of hours on call rota. We are looking for someone who wants to work in a fast paced environment, influence decision-makers and play a part in keeping London safe.
Benefits include:
•26 days annual leave, beginning April of every year +public holidays;
•Competitive salary;
•Flexible working arrangements;
•Gym access;
•Cycle to work scheme.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the attached job description.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not be accepted.
Eligibility
We are keen to hear from anyone with the ability to do this job to help us achieve a workforce as diverse as the communities that we serve.
Assessment Overview
Please address the following selection criteria in your online application form:
Selection Criteria 1 - Experience of working in a senior role in communications within a large complex organisation, ideally a busy press office handling multiple media queries on a arrange of issues.
Selection Criteria 2 - Experience of using a range of social media applications together with an awareness of how they can be utilised in the context of the work.
Selection Criteria 3 - Excellent communication skills, oral and in writing, in order to write copy; use social media channels to liaise effectively with staff at all levels, representatives of external organisations and members of the public; and to undertake presentations in formal and informal settings.
Selection Criteria 4 - Experience of developing and implementing successful campaigns and strategies using the full range of communications techniques.
Assessment for this role is due to place 02nd November 2018. 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
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not be accepted.
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed for the successful person, which will include a basic criminal records check. The successful person will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a basic disclosure will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.
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