Digital Communications Officer for Nusrat Ghani MP

Job Description

Working For: Nusrat Ghani MP

Location: London or Sussex Weald

Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales and commensurate with skills and experience

Length of Contract: Full time or part time (28hrs)

Permanent (following successful completion of probationary period)

Job Details

Nusrat Ghani is recruiting an experienced Communications Officer with a majority focus on digital media content and output to join her small dedicated team based in Westminster or Sussex Weald. This is a key role in a hardworking & proactive team supporting the MP to deliver for constituents & to grow the MPs profile & reputation locally using digital communications and social media.

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 MPs work
• Ensure online presence is meeting the demands of the constituents and the MP and evaluate its impact
• Support the Communications Manager with the MP website content and collaborating on digital content grid
• Accompany MP to both Westminster (usually MonThurs) and constituency events (usually Fridays) collecting photo and video content for use across a range of channels and contexts
• Monitor national media coverage create press releases and media briefings & report any relevant trends to the Communications Manager/MP
• Provide administrative support to the team including progressing campaigns casework relating to campaigns 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 social media platforms (Facebook Instagram X and LinkedIn) and an understanding of how to produce engaging content including video and graphics
• Experience of working in an MPs office (strongly desirable)
• Excellent written verbal and digital communication skills including video editing evidenced by experience with Premiere Pro CapCut Canva or other similar software
• Excellent grammar and a keen attention to detail
• The ability to work well independently & proactively 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 not required; however an understanding and awareness of Westminster politics is crucial

Security vetting

Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance through the Security Vetting and Pass Office. Applicants must have been resident in the United Kingdom for a minimum of three out of the last five years. Applications from candidates who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered in accordance with Parliaments security and vetting policy.

Closing Date: 14th June

Interview/Start Dates

Early applications are sought since an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.

There will be some competency-based tasks at interview.

Application Details

Please submit a single document combining your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should briefly outline your relevant experience and what draws you to this role.

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