Communications Assistant Apprentice
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,790 i £25,183 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | PR2 3LH |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service |
| Math o swydd: | Prentisiaeth |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Location:
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3LH
Salary:
Grade 2, Spinal Column Points 5- 6 £ 24,790- £25,183
Working Arrangements:
36.25 hours per week, a flexitime scheme is in operation.
Closing Date:
12 noon, 23 July 2025
An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join an inclusive and value driven public sector organisation with an outstanding organisational culture. We offer free car parking, a generous pension and generous annual leave.
We’re looking for a Communications Assistant to join our communications team at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters and help deliver a comprehensive service to communities, staff and stakeholders.
The role involves assisting in a wide range of duties including media relations, internal communications, campaigns and digital activity. The post holder will also study towards achievement of a Level 4 PR and Communications Assistant Apprenticeship. You will create and publish content for multiple channels, using data and insight to plan communications activity and evaluate results. Communicating during emergencies and assisting in the delivery of projects and events are all part of this varied role.
The successful candidate will have 4 GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent preferably Maths and English Language being one of these however this is not essential, and a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject. Excellent written communication skills and the ability to use Microsoft 365, social networking sites, content management systems and apps are essential. A positive team player who can work well under pressure, you’ll thrive in a busy environment, where every day brings something different. In return you’ll work on diverse and challenging topics and develop strong skills for a career in PR and communications. It is an essential requirement of the post that you hold a current ‘Category B’ full driving licence and have a car available that meets the Service’s requirements. You will also be required to participate in the on-call communications rota, which will require you to travel out of hours across Lancashire to provide a media relations function for the Service. Training is provided and an additional allowance is paid.
This role is for a fixed term of two years and is based at Service headquarters in Fulwood.
Applicants holding a Level 4 qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in a related subject should contact LFRS in the first instance to check eligibility for apprenticeship.
For further details contact Stephanie Collinson, Assistant Director of Communications and Engagement on 07864 946814 or Richard Edney, Communications Manager on 07786 591301.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 23 July 2025 however we reserve the right to close the advert prior to this if sufficient quality applications have been received. We anticipate interviews to take place on 7 August 2025 however this date maybe subject to change to change.
This post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Diversity Matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service – we want to attract the broadest range of people to work with us and the more diverse the workforce, the better able we are to serve our community. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief or age. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
This post has been advertised internally and externally.
*With effect from 6 July 2023, Fire & Rescue Authorities have been listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975, meaning that all LFRS roles are subject to a Standard Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as a minimum. Some roles within the Service will be eligible for a higher level check depending on the duties of the role.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3LH
Salary:
Grade 2, Spinal Column Points 5- 6 £ 24,790- £25,183
Working Arrangements:
36.25 hours per week, a flexitime scheme is in operation.
Closing Date:
12 noon, 23 July 2025
An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join an inclusive and value driven public sector organisation with an outstanding organisational culture. We offer free car parking, a generous pension and generous annual leave.
We’re looking for a Communications Assistant to join our communications team at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters and help deliver a comprehensive service to communities, staff and stakeholders.
The role involves assisting in a wide range of duties including media relations, internal communications, campaigns and digital activity. The post holder will also study towards achievement of a Level 4 PR and Communications Assistant Apprenticeship. You will create and publish content for multiple channels, using data and insight to plan communications activity and evaluate results. Communicating during emergencies and assisting in the delivery of projects and events are all part of this varied role.
The successful candidate will have 4 GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent preferably Maths and English Language being one of these however this is not essential, and a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject. Excellent written communication skills and the ability to use Microsoft 365, social networking sites, content management systems and apps are essential. A positive team player who can work well under pressure, you’ll thrive in a busy environment, where every day brings something different. In return you’ll work on diverse and challenging topics and develop strong skills for a career in PR and communications. It is an essential requirement of the post that you hold a current ‘Category B’ full driving licence and have a car available that meets the Service’s requirements. You will also be required to participate in the on-call communications rota, which will require you to travel out of hours across Lancashire to provide a media relations function for the Service. Training is provided and an additional allowance is paid.
This role is for a fixed term of two years and is based at Service headquarters in Fulwood.
Applicants holding a Level 4 qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in a related subject should contact LFRS in the first instance to check eligibility for apprenticeship.
For further details contact Stephanie Collinson, Assistant Director of Communications and Engagement on 07864 946814 or Richard Edney, Communications Manager on 07786 591301.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 23 July 2025 however we reserve the right to close the advert prior to this if sufficient quality applications have been received. We anticipate interviews to take place on 7 August 2025 however this date maybe subject to change to change.
This post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Diversity Matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service – we want to attract the broadest range of people to work with us and the more diverse the workforce, the better able we are to serve our community. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief or age. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
This post has been advertised internally and externally.
*With effect from 6 July 2023, Fire & Rescue Authorities have been listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975, meaning that all LFRS roles are subject to a Standard Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as a minimum. Some roles within the Service will be eligible for a higher level check depending on the duties of the role.
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