Communications Officer

The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP is looking to recruit a proactive, professional, experienced, creative, and politically aware Communications Officer to join her team in Westminster. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Parliamentary communications, playing a crucial role in communicating the MP’s work in Parliament and the constituency.

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Key Responsibilities:
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy
• Drafting press releases, media statements, and opinion pieces
• Creating engaging content (including graphics and videos) to promote campaigns and local activity, and undertaking associated analytics
• Maintaining a strong online presence aligned with the MP’s priorities and values
• Assisting with stakeholder engagement and outreach campaigns
• Managing the MP’s website and social media accounts (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Monitoring media coverage and flagging relevant issues
• Building relationships with communications platforms
• Support with related research activities.
• Support with event organisation and diary as required.
• Other office activities to support the MP, as required.
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Essential Skills and Experience:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research skills
• Demonstrable experience in media, journalism, public relations, or political communications
• Strong political awareness and a good understanding of Westminster and UK politics
• Experience in managing digital channels and social media analytics
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and to tight deadlines
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong competency in graphic design/video editing tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite, etc.)
• Proven track record with a portfolio of experience covering press, online and social media profiles
• Experience using content management systems (e.g. Mailchimp, Meta Business Suite and all social media content platforms)
• Knowledge and familiarity of parliamentary duties and the work of an MP, including policy interests, and constituency issues
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