Digital Communications Officer

Responsible to: Head of Digital Communications

Salary: £29,000 to £32,000

Hours: Full time

Tenure: Permanent

Location: Westminster, London

You will help us capitalise on the Liberal Democrats’ new position as the largest ever third party in Parliament and our existing strength in the House of Lords.

This new role will establish and communicate best practice for promoting the work of the Liberal Democrats in Parliament through digital channels. You will support MPs, peers and their offices to generate digital content within clear brand guidelines.

The role will coordinate closely across colleagues in Parliament, in MPs’ offices, in the Commons and Lords Whips’ Offices, and across the party. This will include coordinating and designing digital communications for key votes and high-profile moments such as Prime Minister’s Questions.

You should have a background in digital communications and social media, and a strong understanding of Parliament and UK politics.

Person specification

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

1. A strong understanding of different digital channels and social media platforms.
2. Ability to work consistently to high professional standards including accuracy, honesty, quality, and evidence.
3. Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
4. Ability to manage many different projects at once, from assignment through to delivery, in line with deadlines and sign off procedures.
5. A strong understanding of the UK’s current political environment.
6. Good visual design skills - able to produce high quality, visually appealing content.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience

1. Experience using graphic design and video editing software.
2. A commitment to the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply please send the below to recruitment@libdems.org.uk: 

1. A copy of your CV, including complete work history;

2. A covering letter, no more than 2 pages of A4 in length, indicating clearly how your experience and skills meet the criteria stated in the job, key responsibilities, and person specification (please put your name on the top of the letter); and

3. A completed diversity monitoring form (linked).

Please note:

• We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK;

• Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process;

• Please give us two referees including one from your current employer - if you would prefer us not to contact them until a later stage of the process, please let us know;

The Liberal Democrats are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

The Liberal Democrats are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Time to Change Employer Pledge. We encourage applications from persons with experience of mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.