Corporate Communications Officer – North Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Headquarters St Asaph/ Agile Working = 30 hours per week
Temporary (12 month Fixed Term Contract)
NWFRS Grade 07 £36,581 to £39,481per annum (pro rata)
This role offers a valuable 12-month fixed-term opportunity to join North Wales Fire and Rescue Service as a Corporate Communications Officer within the Corporate Communications Team, providing maternity cover.
This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional to help shape how we engage with our staff, communities, partners and stakeholders.
Working across a wide range of projects and campaigns, you will play a key role in delivering clear, engaging and impactful communications that support the Service’s priorities. You’ll be responsible for creating compelling content across a variety of channels, supporting internal and external communications, managing digital and social media activity, and helping to protect and enhance the reputation of the Service through proactive and responsive communications.
As part of your professional development, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service will fund the CIPR Professional PR qualification. The programme is delivered online and will be completed in your own time, providing an excellent opportunity to gain a recognised industry qualification while working in the role.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive communications professional with excellent writing skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be able to demonstrate:
- You will be educated to degree level or equivalent qualification in a related subject or have equivalent communications experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of delivering internal and/or external communications.
- Experience of creating engaging content for a range of audiences and channels, including digital and social media platforms.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- The ability to build positive working relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Welsh language skills to Level 4. You will need to be a fluent Welsh speaker, with excellent written and interpersonal skills in both English and Welsh.
Please note that this post is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS Check, Drug and Alcohol test and satisfactory references. If a positive disclosure (spent or unspent) is received on the DBS, a risk-based approach on managing the information will be adopted by the Service and a reasonable and proportionate decision is then made regarding the current or prospective employee.
Closing date for receipt of application form is 12.00 noon, 20 November 2026 with interviews expected to take place week commencing 30 November 2026
Contract type: Other
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Corporate Communications Officer – North Wales Fire and Rescue Service employer: National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.
West Midlands Fire Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees. With a strong commitment to inclusive workplace practices, we offer a supportive work culture that encourages personal and professional growth. Our focus on innovative reward and recognition strategies ensures that every team member feels valued and motivated, making WMFS a truly rewarding place to work.
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National Fire Chiefs Council Limited. Recruitment Team
