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Reference: 100701

Date Added: 10 November 2026
Closing Date: 20 November 2026

Job Title: Communications and Engagement Officer

Working For: Dr. Jeevun Sandher MP (Loughborough)

Location: Loughborough/Internet

Salary: £35,000 pro-rata for 4 days

Length of Contract: 3 months

Job Details

We're seeking a capable and creative comms professional to join a close-knit team.

You will work on Jeevun's social media alongside colleagues in the constituency and Parliament, helping maintain and iterate the high standards of content and engagement for which he is known. You will take content from multiple sources as well creating content yourself, to produce consistent, targeted output across social media channels. You will oversee other comms channels, producing press releases and managing relationships with journalists and media outlets. You will also assist with constituency engagement and progressing Jeevun's local policy objectives.

Essential:

  • Previous comms experience, preferably working for an MP
  • Effective communicator, with excellent written and spoken English
  • Excellent content production skills, including content capture and creation, video editing for social media and text posts
  • Familiarity with social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, X, and Bluesky
  • Ability to work independently and to take ownership of issues, and a willingness to learn 
  • Good IT skills
  • Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party

Desirable:

  • Current Parliamentary security clearance
  • Previous experience in stakeholder engagement and event management, 
  • Experience with managing web content, writing for the web and SEO
  • Experience in graphic design for print and digital
  • Ability to develop knowledge in specialist areas

Hybrid working is preferred, with some days spent in the constituency office in Loughborough, however fully remote working could be considered for the right candidate.

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: 20 November 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will be conducted week commencing 23rd November.

Start date will be as soon as possible.

Application Details

Please apply online with your CV, a covering letter and a summary of your experience and skills: https://form.jotform.com/241852851943362

Please also submit a video, written and produced by you, telling us why you should be selected. No larger than 100MB please.

To find out more, please contact Peter Courtenay - 01509 351051 // peter.courtenay@parliament.uk

Website: http://jeeunvsandher.mp

Additional Notes