Events and Engagement Officer

Are you wanting to pursue a highly rewarding career with one of the country’s leading emergency services? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Communications and Engagement Department as our Events and Engagement Officer

You will be a key member of a friendly, creative and forward-thinking team that works hard to keep the public, our colleagues and our partners engaged in the Service’s life-saving work.

With experience of events management or related industries such as public relations or engagement, your responsibilities will include implementing a busy and varied programme of events to showcase the fantastic work of the Service in the community and recognise our staff, volunteers and people we work with.

You will also support our internal staff engagement activities to contribute towards a positive workplace culture where our staff, volunteers and cadets feel recognised, valued and able to make a difference to our Service.

You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities with great attention to detail and creative flair. You will also be a problem solver and be able to build excellent relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.

In return, you’ll have access to ongoing professional development, the opportunity to get involved in the life of our Service through our vibrant staff inclusion networks and social sections and the chance to make a real difference to our Service and the communities we serve.

To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the requirements of the attached job description.

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on-site gym.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found using the links below, or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Job description

Application guidance notes

Application form

Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 27/25/EEO on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 5 September 2025 at 9am.

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those with non-traditional career paths. If you’re passionate about the role we would encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.