Communications Manager

HOUSE OF COMMONS; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body in London is seeking an experienced communications professional to support the External Affairs strategy. This role involves shaping impactful messaging and managing social media presence to promote parliamentary democracy. Candidates should have a strong background in communications and experience in high-profile environments. An attractive benefits package, including generous leave and a pension scheme, is offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 30 days

Enrolment in a pension scheme with 27% employer contribution

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Creating compelling, accurate copy for a variety of channels.
• Managing social media in high-profile environments.
• Communicating complex topics clearly and impartially.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the External Affairs strategy.
• Communicate the work of the House and strengthen democratic processes.
• Manage competing priorities in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Strong background in communications

Experience with social media management

Exceptional organization skills

Interest in Parliament and political processes

Experience in strategic social media campaigns

Job description

What you'll be doing

We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking communications professional to support the delivery of the External Affairs strategy for the Speaker of the House of Commons. Based within the House of Commons Communications Office and closely aligned with the Office of the Speaker, this is an exciting opportunity to shape high-impact messaging and digital content that informs and inspires.

As part of the House of Commons central communications team, you'll play a key role in communicating the work of the House, strengthening international and interparliamentary relationships, and promoting parliamentary democracy.

Due to the nature of the role, the expectation will be for the postholder to work from the parliamentary estate while the House is sitting. This equates to roughly 80 per cent of the week during sitting times.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What we're looking for

• A strong background in communications, with experience creating compelling, accurate copy for a range of channels and audiences.
• Hands-on experience managing social media in a high-profile or politically aware environment, with the creativity to reach diverse audiences.
• Exceptional organisation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure while collaborating effectively across teams.
• An interest in Parliament and political processes, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and impartially.
• Experience designing and delivering strategic social media campaigns with measurable impact.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500-word limit.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Applicants must ensure that anything submitted must be factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst candidates can make use of AI, they must do it truthfully. Where possible experience stated within the supporting statement should also be visible in the CV part of the application. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications, statements, and CVs; submissions must be truthful and relevant to experience.

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