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Reference: 98052

Date Added: 3 December 2025
Closing Date: 6 January 2026

Job Title: Digital and Communications Officer. (Full Time or Part Time)

Working For: Janet Daby MP (Lewisham East)

Location: London

Salary: £35.000 - £42,991

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

Janet Daby MP is seeking a Digital and Communications Officer to manage her digital output and support clear, effective communication with constituents across multiple platforms.
The successful candidate will be creative, organised, and digitally confident, able to turn Janet’s parliamentary and local activities into engaging, accessible content.


Key Responsibilities
• Create clear, engaging digital content across multiple platforms, including graphics and videos.
• Maintain and update the MP’s website and social media, ensuring a strong and responsive online presence.
• Handle public enquiries professionally across phone, email, social media, and in person, following data protection requirements.
• Promote local activities such as surgeries and community updates.
• Track the effectiveness of communications and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Draft press releases, media briefings, and monitor relevant media coverage.
• Support constituency casework by liaising with agencies and organisations where needed.
• Conduct research to inform the MP’s parliamentary and local work.
• Provide general communications support to help advance the MP’s priorities.
• Be available for occasional out-of-hours or travel commitments, with work across both Westminster and Lewisham offices.


Essential Skills
• Degree-level education.
• Strong interest in current affairs.
• Experience in digital communications.
Desirable
• Work experience in Parliament, local government, or political/advocacy settings.


If Shortlisted
• Submit a 1-minute reel demonstrating past digital work.
• Present evidence of digital design ability.

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: 6 January 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interview: Thursday, 15 January 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Application Details

To apply, send your CV and one-page cover letter with the subject “Application: Digital and Communications Officer - [Your Name]” to janet.daby.mp@parliament.uk 

Website: https://www.janetdaby.org/

Additional Notes