Leader's Digital Communications Officer

Job Title: Digital Communications Officer, Leader’s Office

Responsible to: Leader’s Spokesperson

Salary: £32k circa

Hours: Full Time

Tenure: Temporary

Location: LDHQ, Westminster, London

PURPOSE OF JOB

Create and develop engaging and compelling content for the Leader of the Liberal Democrats’ digital channels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work with colleagues to manage the Leader’s digital channels, including planning, creating and posting content.

2. Work with the Digital Communications Team to align the Leader’s digital activity with the party’s communications strategy and ongoing successful campaigns.

3. Capture digital content from visits and events with the Leader.

4. Maximise the Leader’s reach and engagement by using analytics to determine the most effective digital content and delivery.

5. Produce video, creating and developing compelling video content from concept to completion, including clipping, scripting, filming and editing.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

1. Experience of successfully managing social media channels for a high-profile organisation, brand, campaign or politician.

2. Exceptional copywriting, copy-editing and proofreading skills

3. A strong understanding of different digital channels and social media platforms.

4. Ability to work consistently to high professional standards, including accuracy, honesty, quality, and evidence.

5. Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

6. Ability to manage many different projects at once, from assignment through to delivery, in line with deadlines and sign-off procedures.

7. A strong understanding of the UK’s current political environment and how to engage with Liberal Democrat members and with voters.

8. Good visual design skills - able to produce high-quality, visually appealing content.

9. Strong photography and videography skills.

10. A commitment to the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.

DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

1. Experience of using social media and web analytics tools to optimise content.

2. Experience of using graphic design tools such as Photoshop, Canva or Affinity.

3. Experience of using video editing software such as Premier Pro or Veed.

How to apply:

Please thoroughly review the job requirements before applying and take a few minutes to complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Forms. Then, proceed with your application. 

• A full CV of no more than two pages, including a telephone number and email address
• A covering letter (no more than one A4 page) setting out why you want the job and how your experience and skills are relevant to it.

To be considered for this position, please submit your application to recruitment@libdems.org.uk

We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed during any part of the recruitment process.

Please provide us with details of your current salary and the names of two referees, including one from your current employer. If you would prefer us not to contact them until a later stage of the selection process, please notify us.

We will not notify applicants if their application has been unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.

The Party believes it is essential to foster equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion within our workforce. We want our employees to thrive in an environment where everyone is welcome and supported to reach their full potential. It is essential to celebrate what makes us unique and to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be ourselves.