Do you have the experience and motivation to lead the London Fire Brigade (LFB) press office?

LFB is one of the largest fire and rescue services in the world. As well as taking a key role in developing and delivering LFB safety campaigns you will be responsible for media engagement as emergency incidents unfold. No two days are ever the same.

You’ll be heading up a team of six to think fast about breaking news, be confident and creative on social media and have an understanding of the political environment in which we operate.

As well as running the press office you will play a key role in the communications department management team and advise senior officers on all media related issues.

This is a challenging , high profile and immensely rewarding position. If you’ve got what it takes, we want you to join us.

You will be required to manage and take part in an out of hours press office rota.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the attached job description.

The role is based at the LFB Headquarters at Union Street, SE1. As well and the varied and rewarding work there are many other benefits to working at the LFB, including generous leave allowances, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and gym facilities on site.

Assessment for this role is due to take place on 15^th February 2019  in Hammersmith, London. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

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.

For further details and to apply for this vacancy, please visit our recruitment jobs page.