Department: Communications & Public Affairs
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum
Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)
The Role:
The Digital Content Officer will support the implementation of digital communications plans that will help NFCC to deliver on its vision of being a digital first service to support fire and rescue services and the communities they serve. This will include developing and enhancing NFCC’s digital presence across the corporate website, online engagement platforms, and wider online and social media channels. The postholder will work to support the Digital Communications Manager and wider Communications team in the implementation of our Digital Communications Strategy which seeks to establish NFCC platforms as the go-to place on information about our work and resources. They will work closely with the Content and Guidance, IT and Digital Transformation teams, and other departments, to help establish and maintain a standard of excellence across website content, social media, and elements of digital design.
What you will be doing:
Website content
Upload content across NFCC’s website and NFCC Connect, ensuring it is well-structured and aligned with NFCC’s style, accessibility and quality standards
Be involved in the development of web templates to support a variety of NFCC products
Work within bespoke Wordpress modules to implement agreed edits and upload content
Work with content owners to make best use of existing branding guidelines and templates for NFCC products.
Work with internal content owners to prepare and publish digital content, ensuring consistent style and adherence to NFCC brand guidelines.
Ensure all NFCC content adheres to WCAG2.2 AA standards
Social Media
Schedule, publish and monitor social media content across NFCC’s channels (currently X, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube), ensuring posts are timely, engaging and consistent with agreed communication plans.
Identify opportunities for promotion of NFCC products and fire and rescue service activities in a coordinated way across digital platforms
Working closely with the media team, identify engagement opportunities by monitoring news, sector developments and platform activity.
Track and flag emerging issues, misinformation risks or reputational concerns across social platforms.
Digital Design & Asset Production
Produce and edit basic digital assets (e.g., social graphics, web banners, visuals for newsletters), following NFCC brand and design templates.
Collaborate with colleagues to prepare materials for campaigns, webinars, and NFCC events.
Additional Duties
Provide wider communications support when required, including drafting short articles, internal updates, and member communications.
Participate in NFCC events, conferences, team away days and in-person meetings as required (travel costs covered).
Undertake other duties consistent with the role’s purpose, supporting the overall aims of the Communications and Public Affairs team.
Who we are looking for:
Demonstrable experience of Wordpress or similar content management systems (CMS)
Understanding and proven ability to use HTML to adapt web content where needed
Experience of delivering projects in a communications environment.
A working knowledge of digital concepts and best practice including digital design, accessibility, user experience (UX) design and user interface (UI) design.
Experience in designing and delivering graphics, editing images, and basic web design.
Experience using the Adobe suite, especially Illustrator, PremierPro, and InDesign or functionally similar software.
An understanding of copywriting and editing suitable for a range of digital platforms.
Proven track record in successfully driving social media activity as part of an integrated digital communications plan.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain focus on longer-term priorities.
Excellent wider digital skills including competent use of the entire M365 suite
Commitment to professional development and a ‘returning with learning’ programme to support the wider development of the Comms team.
If you think this could be the role for you, please have a look at the Job Description and apply.
What you can expect:
We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.
We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service), healthcare cash plan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and flexible working.
How to apply:
If this sounds like the role for you, please complete our online application form linked on the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted for this position.
Closing Date: 17th May 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 1st June and week commencing 8th June 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)
PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.
If you have any difficulties in completing the form, or would like any further information prior to applying, please email recruitment@nfcc.org.uk
NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.
NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.
NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.