Communications/IT Officer (Penzance)

Job Title: Communications/IT Officer

Working For: Andrew George MP (St Ives)

Location: Penzance with some hybrid working options

Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales

Length of Contract: Permanent – after 6 month probation period

Andrew George MP is seeking to recruit a Communications/IT Officer to play a key role in a busy constituency office. This role will be constituency office based, however requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Main duties include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and developing all external communication presence.
• Overseeing the MP’s website and social media platforms.
• Producing content, graphics and video content for social media and website.
• Drafting press releases and supporting on engagement with media.
• Production of e-newsletter and other materials on constituency issues and the MP’s work.
• Handling enquiries and comments sent by social media and engaging with constituents online, ensuring that all enquiries are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Monitor media coverage and social media channels.
• Providing IT support to the MP and to members of his offices.
• Assisting with other constituency work as required.

Candidates should have the following skills and qualities:

• Proven experience in social media management and content creation.
• Strong graphic design skills, with proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Experience with video editing software.
• Familiarity with social media scheduling tools.
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• A collaborative team player who is also able to work independently.
• Highly organised and with a clear sense of the sensitivity and confidentiality of the role.

Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff Security Clearance page for further info.

Pay will be in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 11.59pm on Sunday 28 th July 2024
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 29 th July 2024
Start date: ASAP

Application Details

Please send a relevant CV and one page covering letter outlining how you meet the job specification and your interest in the role to: andrew.george.mp@parliament.uk quoting ‘Communications/IT Officer Application - Your First and Last Name in the subject line.