Regional Communications Manager

Job Title: Regional Communications Manager

Responsible to: Head of Media

Salary: from £43,000

Hours: Full Time

Tenure: Permanent

Location: LDHQ, Westminster, London

Closing Date: Monday, 1st December

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Liberal Democrats’ regional communications, working closely with our 72 MPs and 75 peers to promote the party across the UK’s nations and regions.

As Regional Communications Manager, you will manage and mentor a team of regional media officers, driving proactive coverage for our Parliamentarians in regional broadcast, print, online, and social media platforms. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how our MPs and peers communicate their work in Parliament to their constituents and beyond, turning their campaigns and achievements into compelling stories that resonate locally in media and online.

This senior role will involve close collaboration with colleagues across the party, including those in local government and in Scotland and Wales, to develop consistent messaging on key campaigning issues. You will also respond to crisis communications situations, ensuring clear, accurate, and timely responses.

The role includes coordinating communications for visits, events, and photo opportunities, as well as briefing MPs and peers for interviews and managing media training.

The candidate should have strong experience in media or communications — either as a journalist, press officer or digital communications professional — and a solid understanding of Parliament and UK politics. You’ll have exceptional news judgement, organisational ability, and leadership skills, with a proven record of managing people and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
 

The ideal candidate will also share and support the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the party’s regional communications strategy, maximising coverage across regional broadcast, print, and social media.
   
• Manage and mentor a team of regional media officers across the country.
   
• Coordinate messaging on key national and regional campaigns with stakeholders across the party, including council leaders and devolved nation communications teams
   
• Support MPs, peers, and their teams in generating media coverage from their Parliamentary and constituency work.
   
• Manage crisis communications, ensuring timely and effective responses to emerging issues.
   
• Oversee communications plans for visits, events, and media opportunities, including those involving the Party Leader.
   
• Brief and prepare MPs and peers for media appearances and support media training as required.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A CV (max two pages)
• A cover letter (max one A4 page) outlining why you're interested in the role and how your experience fits
• The party's Equality and Diversity Monitoring Forms
   

Email your application to: recruitment@libdems.org.uk

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Please note: That 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 may 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 in achieving their full potential. It is essential to celebrate what makes us unique and to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be ourselves.