Employment Vacancies

Communications Officer
 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the day-to-day communications of a busy MP's office. You will tell the story of Claire's work in Parliament and across Thornbury and Yate through social media, local press, newsletters, the website and other digital channels, and help drive forward our campaigns.

You will accompany Claire on visits, meetings and events to capture content and handle media, so you will need the confidence to take charge of a situation, position the MP, and engage with constituents, stakeholders and journalists, along with the political nous to spot an angle and the creativity to make the most of it. Occasional evening and weekend work, and travel to Westminster, will be required.

You will work closely with the constituency and Westminster teams to keep messaging consistent, as part of a joined-up approach to getting Claire's campaigns across.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver, with the Parliamentary Assistant, a flexible communications strategy across social media, website, newsletters and traditional media
• Create engaging content, including graphics, photos, short form video and long form posts. Moderating social content on social media.
• Draft press releases, newspaper columns and the regular constituency newsletter
• Handle media enquiries and build relationships with local and regional media, pitching to journalists and setting up interviews around campaigns
• Brief and prepare the MP for interviews and media appearances
• Monitor local issues, media coverage, social media trends and online engagement, and keep the team informed
• Attend visits, meetings and events to gather content, take notes and follow up

• Maintain the contact book and communications systems, handling personal data in line with GDPR

Person specification

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt style across formats and audiences
• Experience creating content for social media and digital channels
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities, often at short notice
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• A strong interest in, and awareness of, local and national politics
• Confidence representing the MP in a media and public facing capacity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as this is a large rural constituency

• Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats

Desirable

• Experience in communications, public affairs, journalism, marketing or politics, with an understanding of how the media operates
• Experience working with local or regional media
• Experience with design and editing tools such as Canva, Kapwing, CapCut or Adobe Creative Suite, and website platforms

• Knowledge of social media scheduling and email marketing platforms

Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 25 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews: afternoon of Friday 30th October

Start date: as soon as possible after job offer

Application Details

Please apply by sending your CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience fit the job description and personal specification for this role to claire.young.mp@parliament.uk

We also welcome any pre-application queries you may have to the above email address.