12 months' maternity cover.

Catherine West MP is seeking a motivated individual with a passion for writing, excellent written and verbal communication skills and good knowledge of social media to fulfil the role of Communications Officer in her Westminster Office. Experience of producing articles/blogs for a publication would be preferable although not essential.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong IT and social media skills.
• Good awareness of current political issues at local, national and international level and a sympathy with Labour Party values.
• Good people skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

The job will include:

• Accompanying the Member to events/surgeries as required and drafting communication materials including blogs, articles and press releases.
• Helping to publicise the Member’s duties on social media and on her website.
• Pro-active and re-active communications with local and national media.
• Drafting responses to constituents.
• Following up on social media queries and comments as required.
• Preparing media briefings.
• Retaining records and information confidentially and in line with the Data Protection Act.

Please note, this is a one year fixed term contract covering maternity leave and is a part-time role at a minimum of 22.5 hours per week – days of the week (between Monday and Friday) to be worked are negotiable.