Are you a dynamic and energetic communications expert looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for politics and a desire to create change?

This is a great opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of people in Richmond and Kingston and be a key part of an MP's constituency team.

Sarah Olney is the Member of Parliament for Richmond Park and the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson for Business, Transport & the Climate Emergency. Sarah is a committed advocate for liberal values of inclusivity, opportunity and equality.

Role Responsibilities

• Executing response to local issues -  acting as the main contact point for local campaign groups and constituents involved in local campaigns
• Management of social media channels
• Writing press releases and building strong relationships with press and community groups 
• Developing and delivering multichannel campaigns in response to local and national issues
• Working collaboratively with the constituency team and parliamentary team 
• Working collaboratively with Liberal Democrat team 
• Managing all correspondence related to local campaigns and comms.

Key Skills/Experience

Essential

• A passion for politics (but no professional experience in politics is required)
• Alignment to the core values of the Liberal Democrats
• Experience planning and managing social media
• Experience building direct relationships with press and gaining press coverage
• Delivery of successful integrated multi-channel communications campaigns with a focus on PR and social media
• Excellent copywriting skills for press releases, constituent emails and social media posts
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team, but also independently manage own responsibilities
• Ability to work in fast paced environment, responding quickly to new events
• Meticulous organisation and attention to detail

Desirable

• Lives in or has close links to the Richmond Park constituency (London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames or Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames)
• Basic graphic design/ video editing capabilities to create good content

Further Role Details

This role is not based in Westminster, it is based out of the constituency office in Mortlake (East Sheen/Richmond area.