Reference: 98842
Date Added: 21 March 2026
Closing Date: 17 April 2026
Job Title: 2 roles - Communications & Events Officer and Head of Office
Working For: Sarah Sackman MP (Finchley and Golders Green)
Location: London
Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales
Length of Contract: Communications Officer - permanent. Head of Office - maternity cover for 10 months
Job Details
Communications and Events Officer:
- Produce compelling social media content, including graphics and videos
- Manage and plan social media narrative
- Maintain a communications grid, mapping out strategic messages for the days and weeks ahead
- Manage Sarah’s website
- Draft press releases and articles for local/national publications
- Plan and support constituency events, such as visits, parliamentary receptions and coffee mornings
- Establish priorities and logistics for Sarah’s diary
- Engage local stakeholders through campaigns and events
- Triage and draft correspondence to constituents and stakeholders
- Develop relationships with businesses, charities and public sector bodies to deliver on Sarah’s priorities
Head of Office:
- Manage the office team, overseeing all HR processes (including maintaining records and liaising with IPSA) and promoting a positive, kind and inclusive culture
- Provide high quality, efficient and effective support to Sarah, as required
- Responsible for managing all aspects of the budget, including planning and financial reporting, keeping Sarah informed of all relevant financial matters and liaising with IPSA
- Overall management of Sarah’s diary commitments, delegating as appropriate
- Oversight of constituency casework, including management of complex cases
- Responsible for security, including maintaining office security systems in accordance with guidance and liaising with external bodies
- Horizon-scanning, anticipating what advice or action may be required; proactively identifying problems and resolving them
- Identify training opportunities and ensure the office team maintain and develop knowledge of relevant legislation where appropriate
- Support and manage recruitment for Sarah’s office
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: 17 April 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis so an appointment may be made prior to the closing date. You are advised to apply as early as possible.
Application Details
Please email your CV and covering letter to Rachel.Franklin@parliament.uk. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to get in touch using the same email address.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks, please know we really appreciate your interest in joining the team and are grateful for you taking the time to apply.
Website: https://sarahsackman.com/