Reference: 100581
Date Added: 26 October 2026
Closing Date: 16 November 2026
Job Title: Communications Officer
Working For: Jen Craft MP (Thurrock)
Location: London
Salary: In line with IPSA payscales
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
Jen Craft MP is looking for a creative and driven Communications Officer to join her team in Parliament.
The successful candidate will deliver communications across Westminster and Thurrock, engaging constituents with Jen’s campaigns and building a stronger public profile – with a particular focus on digital and social media presence – as well as supporting wider parliamentary work.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and politically engaged to develop their communication skills and play a key role in a fast-paced parliamentary office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver communications output across social and traditional media.
- Manage and grow Jen’s social media channels, producing engaging digital content including graphics, photography, and short-form video.
- Promote Jen’s work from constituency visits and events, attending to capture content.
- Draft press releases, media briefings, op-eds and campaign copy.
- Support with the management of reactive media, handling enquiries and building relationships with journalists.
- Support Jen’s wider communications with constituents, including campaigns and public engagement.
- Provide support at meetings and events in Parliament.
The role involves regular travel to the constituency, and there may be occasional work outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends for events.
Skills and Experience:
- Excellent written communication skills, with experience drafting and tailoring content for different formats.
- Demonstrable experience managing social media channels, including creating content and growing engagement.
- Experience producing digital content, using tools such as Canva.
- Excellent organisational skills, with experience managing competing priorities.
- Strong understanding of politics and constituency issues.
- Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party.
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: 16 November 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Applications close at 5pm on closing date.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview in the week commencing 23 November.
There will be a short written task to complete ahead of the interview.
Application Details
Email a CV and one page covering letter, demonstrating how you meet the person specification, to jen.craft.mp@parliament.uk.
Use ‘Communications Officer’ and your name in the subject line.
The office of Jen Craft MP is committed to being an inclusive employer and applicants are encouraged to make requests for reasonable adjustments as part of the interview process if they have accessibility requirements.
Website: http://www.jencraftmp.co.uk