Reference: 95452
Date Added: 14 January 2025
Closing Date: 4 February 2025
Job Title: Communications Officer
Working For: Alex Ballinger MP (Halesowen)
Location: Halesowen
Salary: £25,000 - £32,000
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
This is a key appointment to an important role in Alex’s team:
- Managing all external communications including on social media and in the local press
- Developing a Communications Plan
- Engaging in proactive and reactive communications
- Developing engaging content including copywriting, graphic design and video editing
- Regularly evaluating the impact of comms
- Managing the website
- Producing media monitoring reports
- Preparing press releases
- Preparing e-newsletters and traditional print items
- Campaigning and events management
The successful candidate will have:
- Communications experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent writing skills and knowledge of key software
- Creativity and enthusiasm to deliver in a fast-paced political environment.
Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff Security Clearance page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Closing Date: 4 February 2025
Interview/Start Dates
The deadline for applications is 4 February 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a panel interview.
Application Details
Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to alex.ballinger.mp@parliament.uk .
Website: https://alexballinger.org.uk/