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 Alex’s work both in the constituency and in Parliament. You will be working in a small team to develop and deliver communications campaigns which are focused on delivering key policy and political 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. You will also be responsible for drafting Alex’s speeches to Parliament and for events.

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

The role is based predominantly in Westminster, with occasional travel to the constituency. We are flexible on whether the successful applicant is looking for a full-time or part-time role.

Responsibilities will include:
• Identifying and creating communications strategies and content.
• Overseeing and developing the MP's social media presence, creating very regular updates on all platforms.
• Design and development engaging, targeted content and messages across a range of channels.
• Evaluating the impact of external communications activity and assessing potential opportunities.
• Drafting press releases and articles for publications and monitor relevant press.
• Horizon scanning to ensure the MP speaks in relevant debates and tables relevant questions.
• Drafting Parliamentary speeches and interventions.
• Liaising effectively with the constituency team on Alex's work to feed into debates and communications.
• Preparing briefing notes on various topics.
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours and travel for work occasionally.

Essential candidate qualities:
• Experience designing and creating online graphics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivation and a proactive attitude to work.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and manage a busy and diverse workload.
• Commitment to collaborative working across offices.
• Experience working with video editing software.