Assistant Business Partner: Marketing & Major Projects – Maternity Cover

Under the supervision of Senior Business Partner Marketing Communications, you will be responsible for the delivery of effective and impactful marketing communications which support the work and raise the profile of departments and teams across the organisation and major Service projects.

You will adopt a Business Partnering approach, building relationships and rapport, working in collaboration with a range of internal and external audience to design and develop targeted communications which supports our organisational vision and is aligned to our Service values.

You may also be considered for the other vacancy with the Corporate Communication Team, should your skills and experience align closer to that criteria.

Some of the things you’ll be doing

• Work with teams across the Service including but not limited to, the Diversity, Inclusion, Cohesion and Equality (DICE) team and HR; using a Business Partnering approach to lead on the day-to-day implementation of marketing communications.
• Develop and deliver integrated marketing communication plans in partnership with teams across the organisation; providing advocacy services, a range of communications solutions and appropriately designed and branded resources.
• Lead on the day-to-day planning and delivery of communications activity directly linked to major Service projects including, but not limited to, National Operational Guidance (NOG), the Transformation Team, Emergency Services Network (ESN) and Recruitment.
• Ensure that all marketing communication literature and materials produced are accessible to a wide variety of audiences and appropriately branded.
• Support the Senior Business Partner Marketing Communications in the day-to-day delivery of the Service’s culture change plan, including liaising and engaging with the Culture Change Advocates.
• Responsible for timely, effective and targeted online and digital communications across the website, intranet and social media platforms as part of developing fully integrated marketing communication plans.
• Be part of a rota providing out-of-hours media cover, which includes the duties of updating social media, liaising with the press in relation to incidents, political or sensitive information, attending incidents in line with mobilising procedures and acting as an official spokesperson for AF&RS.
• Provide reactive crisis communications support in response to a significant organisational issue or major incident, including attending the incident, arranging media interviews, providing media advice to senior managers, issuing appropriate ‘warn and inform’ messages and liaising with multi-agency partners where required.
• Carry out any additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager.
• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject such as communication, or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of theoretical and professional knowledge.
• Knowledge, experience and application of crisis communications.
• Proven experience in creating and developing creative and effective marketing campaigns, promotional material and presentations.
• Previous relevant experience in a media environment, particularly of dealing with the media crafting briefings and statements and giving interviews.
• Extensive experience in the use of and generating content for social media.
• A demonstrable understanding and awareness of diverse culture, demographics and reasonable adjustments.
• Demonstrable skills required for events planning and management.
• Exemplify an ability to build rapport, positively persuade and use communications effectively to influence the decision making process.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including an ability to proof read, and an ability to communicate confidently and professionally at all levels.
• Be innovative with the ability to think creatively and present new ideas clearly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
• Ability to promote a corporate image consistent with the high esteem and good reputation or the Service, both internally and externally.
• Capability of prioritising, working to deadlines, being flexible and managing time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Willing to share your ideas and have the ambition to take on new work areas or initiatives to support AF&RS in continually improving its services.
• Willing to explore new ideas, techniques and ways to improve your own skill set.
• Willingness to accept and work to our Core Values during the course of employment.
• Experience of working in a social media or public relations environment.
• Experience of working with budgets.
• Experience of photography and filming.

What you can expect in return

• 26 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 30 days after 5 years, and 31 days after 10 years of service
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead.

Once you have read the job description, please complete the application form telling us how your skills, qualifications and experience match those required for this role, please provide examples wherever you can. The information you give will assist us in our shortlisting process.

If you experience any issues with the application or require a paper version please contact (emailprotected) . Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1634-T on any communications. Thank you.

With effect from July 2023 legislation was amended to enable all Fire & Rescue Services to undertake standard DBS checks for all employees. All job roles require a standard DBS check, with certain defined roles requiring an enhanced check. These will be renewed throughout employment.

Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.

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