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Reference: 96953

Date Added: 15 July 2025
Closing Date: 8 August 2025

Job Title: Digital Communications Assistant

Working For: Kate Dearden MP (Halifax)

Location: Halifax / Hybrid

Salary: 2 Days per week at RLW

Length of Contract: 6 Months

Job Details

Kate Dearden MP is offering a part-time opportunity based in her Halifax constituency office, with occasional travel to Parliament. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in politics and digital communications who is looking to build hands-on experience in a fast-paced political environment.


The successful applicant will take the lead on scripting, filming, and editing video content for the MP’s social media channels, and will be responsible for creating graphics and visuals that communicate key messages clearly and creatively. You’ll be expected to use your own initiative and design sense to develop content ideas and find new ways to present political updates.

Key Responsibilities
• Script, film, and edit short-form video content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, and Facebook
• Design and produce graphics to support digital messaging and campaigns
• Use your creative judgement to propose new formats, content ideas, and ways of communicating complex information clearly
• Assist with shaping messaging around fast-moving political issues
• Work with constituency stakeholders and campaign teams to support public communications

Essential Skills and Experience
• Demonstrable experience in creating video content from start to finish, including filming, editing, and posting on social channels
• Strong graphic design skills and proficiency with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or similar
• A creative approach to content and visual storytelling
• Good political awareness and sound judgement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and format for different audiences
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet tight deadlines

Desirable
• Experience in a political or campaign environment
• Understanding of the UK political landscape and parliamentary process
• Familiarity with analytics tools, paid advertisements and content performance tracking

What You’ll Gain
• Practical experience producing high-impact political content
• Insight into the day-to-day communications work of an MP’s office
• Opportunities to attend Parliament and observe political work up close
• Portfolio development in digital media

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: 8 August 2025

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews on Friday 15th August 

Start Date to be confirmed with successful applicant

Application Details

To apply for this role, please email rory.bickerton@parliament.uk with a covering letter and CV.

If you have examples of your previous work (videos, graphics, or campaign materials) then please feel free to send links in your application.


We strongly recommend that applicants review the MP’s current social media channels before applying to get a clear sense of the tone, style, and type of content being produced.

Website: https://kateforhalifax.com/

Additional Notes