JOB VACANCY: Communications Officer

Job title: Communications Officer

Working for: Josh Dean MP (Hertford and Stortford)

Location: This will be a remote role, with the expectation of also working regularly in both the Parliamentary and constituency offices as required. In general, Fridays must be worked in the constituency office.

Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales

Length of contract: 1 year fixed-term in the first instance with possibility of permanent contract; with 6 probationary period. Flexible working options will be considered.

Closing date: 12 midday on Tuesday 20 May 2025.

Interview process: In-person interviews will take place in Bishops Stortford, on Wednesday 28 May and Thursday 29 May 2025.

Candidates will be notified of whether they are being invited to interview by the morning of Thursday 22 May 2025.

Job Details

Josh Dean MP, the MP for Hertford and Stortford, is seeking a creative and dedicated Communications Officer to support his work in both Westminster and the constituency.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and work in a dynamic and fast-paced political environment.

You will play a crucial role in supporting Josh's work both in the constituency and in Parliament.

Working in a small team, you will develop and deliver communications campaigns which are focused on delivering key messages to stakeholders through both digital and other formats. This will include building and maintaining relations with key media and other stakeholders, as well as focusing on digital content creation and delivery.

The successful applicant will be highly motivated, proactive, and have excellent communication and organisational skills. Prior experience in a related field is preferred.

Flexible working options will be considered, such as part-time.

Key responsibilities

• Attend parliamentary and constituency events as appropriate, taking and editing photos and then quickly publicising on social media.

• Efficiently produce video clips with captions, for sharing via the MP’s communication channels.

• Establish, monitor and update a social media and online presence in the constituency.

• Produce online graphics and video content, as well as publicising surgeries and news alerts etc.

• Manage and monitor social media enquiries and comments, ensuring that they are either responded to or, if more complex, passed to the relevant team member.

• Monitor media coverage, liaise with media, prepare press releases as required (on constituency, non-party political matters).

• Update the website and produce the e-newsletter as required.

• Monitor analytics for all forms of communication, providing regular reports to the MP and wider team.

• Draft responses to constituents under the supervision of other staff.

• Ensure records are kept and information managed confidentially in line with the data protection legislation.

• Suggest improvements to the MP's communications strategy.

• There may be requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours, including attending events with the MP as required.

Essential requirements

• Excellent written communication skills.

• Experience of managing social media accounts and websites.

• High level of IT literacy, including being able to produce a range of digital communication assets, eg. videos with captions, graphics, etc.

Desirable requirements

• Knowledge of the constituency.

• Experience of working in politics.

• Experience of working with the media.

Application details

Please send a CV and covering letter (explaining in no more than 2 sides of A4 your interest and suitability for this role) to: nikki.belfield@parliament.uk

Please include links to any of your work which could support your application.

If you would like to discuss the role informally before applying, please contact Nikki on the email above.