Senior Media and Communications Officer, Select Committees

at  House of Commons

Positions
1
Band / Grade
B1
Salary
£41,340 - £47,975 per annum, plus on-call allowance of £4,875 per annum
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full Time
Location
Hybrid (on-site and remote)
Leave entitlement
Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata
Closing Date
31st July 2024 at 23:55
Interview Date(s)
Expected on Tuesday 13 and/or Wednesday 14 August.
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SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Significant experience of identifying and developing news stories and other output in journalism and/or communications, with strong news sense and an ability to use this to deliver media coverage which supports the committee’s aims.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and the ability to persuade and influence at all levels, while exercising political awareness and providing politically impartial advice.
• An Ability to absorb complex and often technical subject matter quickly and thoroughly and to convey it accurately and in an engaging way
• Flexible approach to work with the ability to work as a member of several teams, building credibility and strong working relationships, managing conflicting time critical demands under pressure, whilst upholding a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

NEXT STEPS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1-4 in the Job Description.
• There will also likely be some sort of written exercise.
  More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.
  Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

THE ROLE

In this post, you will use media and communications work to increase the impact of committees on policy making and to engage a wider range of people in their activities.

The core work of the team:

• Provide advice and guidance on all aspects of media and communications, and oversee media and comms planning for each committee;
• Media management of our relations with journalists, mainly lobby and subject specialists, coverage monitoring and evaluation;
• Deliver engaging content for a wider audience, e.g. drafting releases, articles for publication, speeches, long form interviews, making short films.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Advise on and oversee the development of media and communications plans and strategies, encouraging innovation and experimentation;
• Establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant journalists in national and regional print, broadcast and digital media, and ensure that they are regularly and fully briefed;
• Draft and/or edit media releases, features, comment pieces, statements, quotes, Q & As, interviews, tweets, speeches and other material for use in print, broadcast and digital media;
• Advise Chairs, Committee Members, Clerks and Inquiry Managers on media and communications, attending committee meetings where required;

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Significant experience of identifying and developing news stories and other output in journalism and/or communications, with strong news sense and an ability to use this to deliver media coverage which supports the committee’s aims.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and the ability to persuade and influence at all levels, while exercising political awareness and providing politically impartial advice.
• An Ability to absorb complex and often technical subject matter quickly and thoroughly and to convey it accurately and in an engaging way
• Flexible approach to work with the ability to work as a member of several teams, building credibility and strong working relationships, managing conflicting time critical demands under pressure, whilst upholding a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion