Reference: 98355
Date Added: 16 January 2026
Closing Date: 23 January 2026
Job Title: Digital and Communications Officer (Maternity Cover)
Working For: Emma Foody MP for Cramlington and Killingworth
Location: Cramlington
Salary: £23,810 - £28,000 (FTE)
Length of Contract: To December 2026
Job Details
Emma Foody MP is seeking a enthusiastic, creative and motivated individual with excellent organisational and communication skills to join her office as maternity cover until December 2026.
The post is available full time or 4 days a week, working from the constituency or remotely considered for the right candidate.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Produce clear, engaging and creative digital content across multiple platforms and develop engaging, targeted content across a range of channels.
• Manage and update social media channels with a strong, responsive, and professional online presence
• Monitor media coverage, liaise with media, prepare press releases as required
• Assist in the compilation of briefing packs.
• Produce press releases, liaise with the media, meeting deadlines as appropriate
• Other duties as may be reasonably directed from time to time.
Person specification
Essential:
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
• Experience with video editing and graphic design software
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and e-newsletters
• Ability to produce communications plan and think creatively on content
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including journalists
Desirable:
• A strong awareness of current affairs and the political landscape and/or experience working in political or campaigning environment
• Sympathy with the aims and values of the Labour Party and Co-operative movement
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: 23 January 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Closing time at 5pm. Interview and start as soon as possible following the closing date.
Application Details
To apply for this post, please e-mail a one page covering letter and your CV to emma.foody.mp@parliament.uk with Digital and Communications Officer in the subject line.
Website: http://emmafoody.com/