Alistair Strathern MP is looking to appoint a dedicated Communications and Constituency Officer for his team in Hitchin. This role will focus on Alistair’s communications with constituents on local and national issues, through social media, leaflets and casework responses, as well supporting the running of a busy office.

This role would suit a keen and creative communicator, with an interest in politics and a genuine commitment to supporting local constituents. Given the breadth of the role, there is some scope for the role to be tailored more specifically to the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Key responsibilities:

• Creating content including videos and graphics for a range of social media platforms and tracking their performance.
• Drafting mass communications about Alistair’s local work, including leaflets and letters.
• Writing clear and professional responses to individual constituents about national and local policy issues.
• Conducting research and gathering relevant information, including from government agencies and other stakeholders, to resolve enquiries from constituents.
• Assist with meetings and visits as needed.
• Administrative support, such as inbox and diary assistance.

Essential skills and experience:.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience writing for a range of audiences and ability to synthesise complex information into concise communications.
• Experience creating content, including videos and graphics, for social channels, such as Twitter/X and Facebook.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to identify issues and problem-solve.
• Collaborative team member, willing to support others in a small and busy team.
• Ability to communicate to constituents with empathy and professionalism.
• Supportive of the aims and values of the Labour Party.

Desirable:

• Strong graphic design skills and proficiency with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro and CapCut.
• Familiarity with analytics tools, paid advertisements and content performance tracking.
• Experience in a political or campaign environment.
• A strong understanding of the UK and local political landscape.
• Existing knowledge of parliamentary processes.