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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/

Additional Notes