South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Please apply by: 10 August, 2026
Shortlisting is anticipated to take place: w/c 10 August, 2026
Interviews are anticipated to take place: w/c 24 August, 2026
We are looking for a new Lead Communications and Engagement Officer to shape how we tell our story and connect with our communities and colleagues. You will lead the delivery of high-impact campaigns that bring our Service priorities to life, working across media, digital, internal and engagement channels to create joined-up, meaningful communications.
At the heart of the role is a focus on quality and outcomes – you will set the standard for clear, consistent and compelling messaging, while creating and overseeing accessible, bilingual and inclusive content that truly reaches people and makes a positive difference. You will play a key role in developing a talented team of Communications Officers, building confidence, capability and pride in their work.
Alongside this, you will work closely with partners and stakeholders to deliver proactive, engaging activity that has a positive impact in communities. This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will also support incident and crisis communications, helping ensure a calm, professional and coordinated response when it matters most.
If you are passionate about storytelling, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a visible impact, this is a chance to help shape the future of communications in the Service.
- Contract: Full time, permanent
- Grade: 11
- Salary: £39,152 – £39,862, pay award pending, plus on call allowance
- Hours of Work: 37 hours a week
- Directorate: Deputy Chief Fire Officer
- Job Ref: 502946
- Location: Fire HQ, Forest View Business Park,Llantrisant
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Dylech chi gyflwyno eich cais erbyn 10fed Awst 2026 am hanner dydd.
Disgwylir i'r rhestr fer gael ei llunio: w/c 10fed Awst 2026
Disgwylir I’r cyfweliadau gael eu cynnal: w/c 01/06/2026
Rydym yn chwilio am Swyddog Arweiniol Cyfathrebu ac Ymgysylltu newydd i lunio'r ffordd rydym yn adrodd ein stori ac yn cysylltu â'n cymunedau a'n cydweithwyr. Byddwch yn arwain y gwaith o gyflwyno ymgyrchoedd effeithiol sy'n rhoi bywyd i flaenoriaethau'r Gwasanaeth, gan weithio ar draws sianeli cyfryngau, digidol, mewnol ac ymgysylltu i greu cyfathrebiadau cydgysylltiedig ac ystyrlon.
Wrth wraidd y rôl mae ffocws ar ansawdd a chanlyniadau. Byddwch yn gosod y safon ar gyfer negeseuon clir, cyson a grymus, gan greu a goruchwylio cynnwys hygyrch, dwyieithog a chynhwysol sy'n cyrraedd pobl yn wirioneddol ac yn gwneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol. Byddwch yn chwarae rhan allweddol wrth ddatblygu tîm dawnus o Swyddogion Cyfathrebu, gan feithrin hyder, gallu a balchder yn eu gwaith.
Ochr yn ochr â hyn, byddwch yn gweithio'n agos gyda phartneriaid a rhanddeiliaid i gyflawni gweithgaredd rhagweithiol ac ymgysylltiol sydd â effaith gadarnhaol ar gymunedau. Mae hon yn rôl ddeinamig a gwerth chweil lle byddwch hefyd yn cefnogi cyfathrebu digwyddiadau ac argyfyngau, gan helpu i sicrhau ymateb tawel, proffesiynol a chydlynol pan fo'n bwysicaf.
Os oes gennych angerdd dros adrodd straeon, os ydych yn ffynnu mewn amgylchedd cyflym ac eisiau gwneud gwahaniaeth amlwg, dyma gyfle i helpu i lunio dyfodol cyfathrebu yn y Gwasanaeth.
- Cytundeb: Llawn amser, parhaol
- Gradd: 11
- Cyflog: £39,152 – £39,862, Dyfarniad cyflog yn yr arfaeth, ynghyd â lwfans ar alwad
- Oriau Gwaith: 37 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfarwyddiaeth: Dirprwy Brif Swyddog Tân
- Lleoliad: Pencadlys y Gwasanaeth Tân, Parc Busnes Forest View, Llantrisant
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