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Reference: 100174

Date Added: 5 September 2026
Closing Date: 13 September 2026

Job Title: Senior Communications Officer

Working For: Richard Quigley MP (Isle of Wight West)

Location: London

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Length of Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2027

Job Details

Are you a strategic storyteller with a passion for connecting people? Do you want to drive engagement to help inform people and restore trust in politics? Can you produce creative content designed to join the dots between businesses, stakeholders, and constituents? If so, do you want to be part of a small team making a big difference?

Richard Quigley MP is looking for an experienced corporate communications professional, or someone ready to take a step up, to help develop and deliver impactful communication campaigns across digital, media, and print. You’ll help shape Richard’s communications strategy and boost engagement across demographics using traditional and new media. You’ll bring leadership, sound judgement and a proven ability to deliver engaging content. You’ll also use your experience to coach existing staff and engage stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to support an active and engaged MP. We’re a small team so this role will involve strategic planning and hands-on delivery. You'll be involved in all areas of Richard’s work, with a particular focus on skills and community wealth building.
The post will be on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2027. The role is full time, based in Richard’s Westminster office with occasional travel to the constituency.

Person specification
• Corporate communications professional
• Proven track record of developing and delivering integrated communications strategies aligned to objectives
• Exceptional copywriting and communication skills
• Demonstrable videography skills
• Excellent judgement, political awareness, and attention to detail
• Experience providing expert communications advice/support to senior leaders
• Produces consistent, creative, and impactful content across all channels to engage and inform

Duties will include:
• Establishing and developing communication strategies
• Analysing metrics to improve future communications
• Producing high-quality graphics and video content
• Designing and developing engaging, targeted content across a range of channels
• Managing campaigns and projects
• Delivering proactive and re-active communications
• Supervising staff, including coaching
• Support the MP’s office and objectives by developing and delivering consistent corporate communications

Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 13 September 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Applications close 23:59 Sunday 13 September 2026.

Interviews likely to take place on Monday 21 September. Shortlisted candidates will be set a short task ahead of interview.

Start date: Immediate/as soon as possible (subject to vetting).

Application Details

To apply, please send your CV (maximum 2 pages), and a statement (maximum 1 page) outlining how your skills and experience match the role to richard.quigley.mp@parliament.uk Please attach both documents as PDFs. Please include your current notice period.

 

Website: http://www.richardquigley.org.uk

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