Sarah Russell MP is looking to hire a dynamic,confident Communications Officer to work with her and her small team on local and national communications and constituency work. The ideal candidate will be a communications professional who is politically astute and able to develop and plan multi-channel campaigns, as well as react to short deadlines.The role holder will also handle communications with constituents and help with events.

There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal hours and undertake occaisonal travel to Westminster. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead on external communication, inlcuding the development and delivery of a digital communiations strategy to promote Sarah's parliamentary and constituency work. 
• Engage in proactive and reactive communications across traditional and digital media to promote the work of the MP and to support achievements in the constituency.
• Handling constituency correspondence and helping with constituency events.
• Manage and develop the website.
• Create engaging content including copywriting, graphic design and video editing.
• Liaise with local, regional and national media and monitor and evaluate coverage.
• Prepare press releases, e-newsletters and traditional print items.
• Create and deliver multi-channel communication plans and materials for campaigns and constituency events.
• Ensure communications complies with data protection and IPSA protocols.
• Conduct research into local, regional and national issues to support the MP’s work and inform policy decisions.
• Support the wider work of the MP’s office as required.

Essential Skills and Requirements:

• Ability to be a self-starter and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong copywriting abilities for various audiences and platforms.
• Evidence of an interest in and proficiency at digital design and video editing.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party.
• Understanding of GDPR, and experience of maintaining confidentiality.

Desirable:

• Relationships with local or national media.
• Solid understanding of current political issues and parliamentary processes.
• Driving licence and access to own car.