Tracy Brabin MP is looking for an enthusiastic communications officer to join her team in the constituency office in Batley & Spen. The ideal candidate will have a positive, ‘can do’ attitude, good people skills, excellent organisational and time management skills and a very keen interest in politics. Knowledge of the constituency would be desirable but not essential.

This role will require occasional travel to Westminster. This role is 37.5 hours a week and will require occasional evening and weekend work.

Key responsibilities:

• Work on own initiative preparing press releases, media strategy and developing relationships with journalists and local people
• Manage MPs website content
• Update twitter, Facebook and other social media accounts for the MP
• Follow up on social media queries and comments
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents, the media, lobbyists and pressure groups
• Planning and organising local campaigns and events
• Advise and guide the member on policy issues
• Provide briefings for the MP
• Shadowing MP to events and meetings
• Other ad hoc duties as required

Person specification:

• Sound judgement and a good understanding of what it means to work in a political environment and good understanding of UK parliamentary procedure
• Proven track record of developing and delivering communications strategies
• Previous experience in communications (desirable)
• Able to take responsibility of tasks and act on own initiative
• Excellent time management skills, the ability to work under pressure and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proactive problem solver
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of the team
• Able to work with diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour party
• Driving licence and use of a car (essential)
• Part time hours will be considered for the right candidate