Senior Comms Officer (Victoria Collins MP)

Senior Comms Officer for Victoria Collins MP 

Victoria Collins MP for Harpenden & Berkhamsted

London - frequent travel to Harpenden & Berkhamsted

£34,766– £36,000 depending on experience

Overview

Looking for a dedicated and professional Senior Comms Officer for Victoria Collins, MP for Harpenden & Berkhamsted, Lib Dem spokesperson for Science, Innovation and Technology and Lib Dem VP to increase reach to constituents and grow her national profile.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and development of the external communication presence of the MP office
• Design and develop engaging, targeted content and messages across a range of channels
• Proactive and re-active communications with all media
• Oversee the monitoring and updating of online platforms including the website and social media
• Monitor media coverage, liaise with media, prepare press releases as required (on constituency, non-party political matters)
• Prepare media briefings
• Establish and develop appropriate strategies around social media and online presence in the constituency. Produce online graphics and video content, as well as publicising surgeries and news alerts
• Follow up on social media queries and comments
• There may be requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal hours and travel for work occasionally
• Organise and support events, where appropriate

Skills required

• Previous experience working in communications
• Proven ability to create compelling content across multiple channels including social media, press releases, newsletters and video
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences
• Experience managing social media platforms and growing an online presence, including analytics and audience engagement
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with journalists, editors and media outlets
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently and use initiative, as well as collaborating effectively within a small team
• Discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive, confidential or politically complex matters
• Strong awareness and understanding of current political issues, helpful if in science, technology and innovation policy
• Quick learner and ability to distill complex information
• Sympathetic to Liberal Democrat values
• Graphic design and video editing skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe suite or equivalent)

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: Sunday 27th September 
Closing time: 23:59

Interview/Start Dates

Interview Date: Please note there will be rolling interviews
Start Date: ASAP

Application Details

To apply for this role please email CV, a covering letter (maximum one page) and comms portfolio to victoria.collins.mp@parliament.uk putting ‘Senior Communications Officer Application: YOUR NAME’ in the subject field.

Regrettably, it will not be possible to respond to each applicant -- if you have not heard back by 30th September you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Website: https://www.victoriacollins.uk/