Positions
1
Band / Grade
B1
Salary
£43,614 - £50,374 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
21st September 2025 at 23:55
Interview Date(s)
Likely w/c 6 October
Job Description

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.
• The ability to persuade and influence at all levels, while exercising political awareness and providing politically impartial advice.

NEXT STEPS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1,2,3 & 5 in the Job Description.
• If you are invited to interview, you will likely be asked to do a pre-interview task for criterion 4 & 6.
  More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament
  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

This role offers a unique opportunity to amplify how influential committees communicate their work, making their impact on policy both visible and far-reaching. Based at the heart of Westminster, you’ll collaborate with MPs, committee leaders, and leading journalists to deliver high-profile media strategies.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Advise 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, social media posts, speeches and other material for use in print, broadcast and digital media
• Advise Chairs, Committee Members, Clerks and Inquiry Managers on media and communications.

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.
• The ability to persuade and influence at all levels, while exercising political awareness and providing politically impartial advice