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Reference: 100272

Date Added: 17 September 2026
Closing Date: 2 October 2026

Job Title: Communications Adviser

Working For: Tom Tugendhat MP (Tonbridge)

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Length of Contract: Fixed Term

Job Details

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on communications for the Shadow Foreign Secretary.

We are looking for someone who can:
- Develop an effective narrative for policy interventions, and deliver our message across traditional, digital, and broadcast channels.
- Forge and maintain strong links with the media.
- Work hand-in-hand with the Leader of the Opposition's office and the Foreign Shadow Team.
- Independently organise and prioritise a demanding workload.

Essential:
- Commitment to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.
- Strong political judgement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with an ability to distil complex issues into a clear message.

Desirable:
- Strong links with the lobby. An existing contact book would be useful, but the ability to build trusted relationships is more important.
- Experience in opposition or political campaigning.
- Previous work in foreign affairs, national security or defence.

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: 2 October 2026

Interview/Start Dates

We are looking to start as soon as possible. 

Application Details

Please submit your CV and complete the following task:

Outline how best to take the fight to Labour on Foreign Affairs. Pick a specific policy intervention and draw up a comms plan, including a press notice.

If you would like an informal conversation before applying please contact tom.tugendhat.mp@parliament.uk 

Website: https://www.tomtugendhat.org/

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