Reference: 99773
Date Added: 18 July 2026
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Job Title: Digital Content & Communications Officer
Working For: Alan Mak MP (Havant)
Location: Havant, Hampshire
Salary: £30,000 p/a full time. More may be available for an outstanding candidate.
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
Alan Mak MP is looking for a hardworking, skilled and motivated Digital & Communications Officer based in his Constituency Office in Havant, Hampshire (with travel to Westminster as required). The role is full-time (5 days per week), not a job share and cannot be done remotely.
Experience and skills in video (filming, editing and captioning), social media and producing graphics/digital products is essential, including competency with software such as Abode InDesign, Premiere Pro, Canva or similar.
The successful candidate will be responsible for shooting, editing and producing compelling content for use across social media platforms, printed literature and more. You should have a deep understanding of digital storytelling and be fluent in platform-specific formats and trends.
The role also requires a flexible attitude and the ability to manage projects and workload. An ideal candidate will be familiar with Alan’s constituency and/or the region, and have knowledge of local issues, but this is not a requirement. Previous experience in a similar role, or experience of working in media, journalism, PR or video editing, is strongly preferred.
Main duties include, but are not limited to:
• Creating campaigns, telling stories and driving engagement;
• Producing video and photo content for social media and website;
• Drafting press releases, and supporting on engagement with media;
• Producing e-newsletter and other materials on constituency issues and the MP’s work;
• Monitoring media coverage and social media channels;
• Organising constituency visits and assisting with local projects.
Skills and qualities required:
• Competency with video and photo editing software (such as Abode InDesign, Premiere Pro or similar), desktop publishing and graphic design, and;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Be politically aware, with an interest in current affairs;
• Understanding and experience with various social media platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube;
• Full, clean driving licence, and access to own vehicle; and
• Be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.
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: 21 August 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Interview date: We may appoint before the closing date if the right candidate is identified. This is a rolling recruitment process with applications considered as they are received
Start date: By mutual agreement, but ideally within 1 month of appointment.
Application Details
Please send the following, with “Communications Officer” in subject line, to: alan.mak.mp@parliament.uk
Please include:
(1) CV and covering letter, including date you could start;
(2) Current and expected salary; and
(3) Portfolio of your digital content (including at least six examples of videos, graphics, photos and other examples of your digital work). Send Dropbox or Google Drive link NOT WeTransfer link;
If you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Website: https://www.alanmak.org.uk/