Regional Communications Officer

The Labour Party; Leeds; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A political organization in Leeds is seeking a Regional Communications Officer responsible for developing and implementing a media strategy. The ideal candidate will present Labour policies to the regional media and build relationships with local media. A full UK driving license and a compliant car are required within 12 months. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience of developing and implementing a media strategy.
• Ability to build relations with regional and local media.
• A good knowledge of the regional media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a regional media strategy.
• Present and communicate Labour policies and activities in the regional media.
• Maintain knowledge of regional media landscape and issues.

Skills

Media strategy development

Relationship building

Knowledge of regional media

Job description

Overview

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Regional Communications Officer. The post-holder will be responsible for developing and implementing a pro-active regional media strategy and taking responsibility for the day to day presentation of the Labour Government's policies and activities in the regional media.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a regional media strategy.
• Present and communicate Labour policies and activities in the regional media on a day-to-day basis.
• Maintain a good knowledge of the regional media landscape and issues affecting the region.
• Build and maintain relationships with regional and local media.
• Lead or coordinate a team of volunteers where required.
• Regular Driver Role: the post requires the ability to drive and to own a compliant car. A full UK driving licence and a compliant car are required within 12 months of start date; failure to secure these will result in a fixed-term contract ending after 12 months.
• Candidates who cannot drive due to disability will be considered for reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010.

Qualifications

• A good knowledge of the regional media and issues affecting that region.
• Experience of developing and implementing a media strategy.
• Ability to build relations with regional and local media.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £44,996.52 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £2,668. There is the ability to progress to £49,430.55 over the next 2 years.
• 25 days of annual leave (increases to 30 days after 10 years' service), pro-rated for part time staff.
• Additional 5 days of leave for the office closure period over Christmas and New Year.
• All UK bank holidays.
• Up to 10 days of annual leave can be carried over into 2025.
• Opportunity to join a CARE (Career Averaged Revalued Earnings) benefit scheme.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental Leave.
• Staff Equality Networks and support: Women’s, BAME, Disability & LGBTQ+.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme (including electric bikes).
• Season ticket loan.
• Free eye test and money towards VDU use glasses.