Policy/Communications officer

Joe Powell MP is looking for an enthusiastic & forward-thinking Policy/Comms officer to join his team in Parliament. The successful candidate will be a highly-motivated self-starter with sound political judgement.

Key responsibilities:

• Support Joe's parliamentary business inc. preparing briefings, writing speeches, submitting both oral & written questions (as well as supporting Joe’s APPG & committee responsibilities)
• Lead on the strategy & planning for the successful engagement of priority groups, inc. those associated with the relevant APPGs
• Maintain good comms & effective relationships with national bodies inc. relevant charities & NGOs on Joe’s behalf
• Monitor media coverage, prepare comms plans, produce press releases, engage with the lobby to raise Joe's profile & his work/campaigns
• Design, agree & keep under review Joe’s media & digital strategy raising visibility & enhancing Joe’s reputation locally & nationally
• Design & develop engaging, targeted content across a range of channels
• Assisting with political & policy correspondence with constituents on live topics
• Draft briefings for meetings with different groups

Skills:

• Outstanding writing skills & ability to synthesize complex information into concise comms
• Excellent IT skills, inc. social media platforms
• Ability to work proactively, both independently & as part of a team
• Be forward thinking & confident in one’s initiative
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks & manage a high workload
• Strong project management with internal & external partners

Experience (essential):

• Managing comms, inc. social media, engagement with national press & broadcast
• Writing experience – speeches, articles, press releases, blogs etc.
• Strong understanding of the role of an MP both locally & in Westminster
• Good knowledge of the constituency & the needs of Joe's constituents
• Awareness & personal interest in politics, at both national & local levels
• Sympathetic to the aims & values of the Labour Party

Experience (desirable):

• Producing graphics & video content
• Previous work in Parliament and/or working for an MP
• Existing knowledge of parliamentary process inc. Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc