I am looking for an experienced Parliamentary Assistant/Communications Officer with a majority focus on digital media content and output to join my small, dedicated team, based in Westminster. This is a key role in a hardworking & proactive team, supporting me in delivering for Sussex Weald constituents & growing my profile & reputation locally using digital communications and social media.
Job title: Parliamentary Assistant/Communications Officer
Location: London
Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales and commensurate with skills and experience
Length of Contract: Full or Part time, Permanent (following successful completion of probationary period)
Key responsibilities:
- Content creator for all social media platforms & online presence of the MP, responding to comments and boosting digital engagement
- Produce video content, digital graphics and photos of the MP’s work
- Ensure online presence is meeting the demands of the constituents and the MP and evaluate its impact
- Monitor national media coverage, create press releases and media briefings & report any relevant trends to the Communications Manager/MP
- Provide parliamentary support to MP, booking tours, PMQ tickets, meeting rooms and other parliamentary duties
- Provide administrative support to the team, including progressing casework or other constituency focussed tasks as required
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous professional experience in a digital communications or social media & content creation role
- Experience creating content for digital channels, websites and socials, (including video and graphics)
- Experience of working in an MP’s office (strongly desirable)
- Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills, experienced with photoshop, canva & others, video editing, with excellent grammar an a keen attention to detail.
- Experience of engaging with key stakeholders and media, dealing with media requests and creating press releases
- The ability to work well independently & as part of a small team; keeping track of and progressing tasks and managing own workload is crucial, as is communicating with the team.
- Knowledge of the Sussex Weald constituency is advantageous but is not required for the role, however an understanding and awareness of Westminster politics is crucial.
Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff Security Clearance page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Closing Date: 7 March 2025
Interview/Start Dates
Early applications are sought since an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.
Please also get in touch if you have any questions regarding this role or would like an informal conversation prior to applying, including requesting any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
Application Details
To apply please send a CV and a covering letter to Nusrat Ghani MP – [email protected] with the subject line: 'Job Application: Parliamentary Assistant/Communications Officer, Your Name'
Please include in your cover letter:
1. Why you wish to work for Nusrat Ghani in particular
2. What professional digital skills and communications experience you have
3. If you can work full or part time (which days/no. of hours)
4. If you hold (or previously held) parliamentary security clearance
5. your notice period
