Reference: 98470
Date Added: 29 January 2026
Closing Date: 15 February 2026
Job Title: Communications Officer
Working For: Rachel Gilmour MP (Tiverton and Minehead)
Location: Tiverton and Minehead Constituency
Salary: £25,000-30,000
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
Do you want to work in a fast-paced political communications role? Are you a self starter, who can work within a tight-knit, highly effective team? Then this role might be for you!
As a Communications Officer within the Office of Rachel Gilmour MP, you can expect to be at the forefront of managing Rachel's social media and traditional media presence, as well as working to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms, as well as constituency and Parliamentary engagements.
For full details, please view the advert page at https://tinyurl.com/CommsTivMin26
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: 15 February 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Advert Closes at 8pm.
First Round Interviews to be conducted virtually w/c 23rd February.
Second Round Interviews for successful candidates would take place in person on Thursday 5th March.
Start date - As Soon As Possible following successful security clearance.
Application Details
To apply for the role, email rachel.gilmour.mp@parliament.uk with the subject line "Application - Communications Officer" with your CV and Cover Letter
For an informal chat with the Chief of Staff, please email rhys.wallis@parliament.uk
For full information - visit https://tinyurl.com/CommsTivMin26
Website: http://rachelgilmour.org.uk