Reference: 96498
Date Added: 20 May 2025
Closing Date: 6 June 2025
Job Title: Communications Officer
Working For: Helen Morgan MP and North Shropshire Liberal Democrats
Location: North Shropshire
Salary: £23,810 - £28,000
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
Helen Morgan MP and North Shropshire Liberal Democrats are looking for a Communications Officer to join their friendly teams in North Shropshire.
The successful candidate will be an excellent writer with strong social media skills who is keen to help Helen Morgan communicate with her constituents as effectively as possible.
Past experience in media and/or politics is desired but all highly-motivated candidates with relevant skills will be considered.
Person specification:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• An ability to hit tight deadlines while working independently or as part of a team
• Highly motivated, well-organised, proactive, professional and reliable
• Good knowledge of British politics, the constituency, relevant media platforms and the work of an MP
• Experienced at effectively managing social media platforms
• Competent editor of graphics and videos
• Sympathetic to the aims and objectives of the Liberal Democrat party
Key responsibilities:
• Work with colleagues in North Shropshire and Westminster to plan and implement effective communications campaigns
• Produce press releases, respond to enquiries and liaise with the media
• Create and publish engaging social media content including videos and graphics
• Manage website and publication of letters and newsletters
• Monitor media coverage
• Provide briefings for the MP
• Attend meetings and visits when appropriate
• Draft responses to policy and campaign enquiries
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: 6 June 2025
Interview/Start Dates
The closing date for applicants is 5pm on 6th June 2025. However, early application is advised as interviews may be held before the closing date.
Application Details
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to harry.leather@parliament.uk.
Your CV should be no more than two pages of A4 and your cover letter should be no more than one pag of A4.
Please contact Harry Leather on the email above with any questions.
Website: http://www.helenmorgan.org.uk/