Location
Westminster, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£41,340 per annum

About 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 will collaborate with MPs, committee leaders, and leading journalists to deliver high-profile media strategies. Key responsibilities include advising and overseeing the development of media and communications plans and strategies, encouraging innovation and experimentation; establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with journalists across national and regional print, broadcast and digital media; drafting and editing media releases, features, comment pieces, statements, quotes, Q&As, interviews, social media posts, speeches and other materials for use in various media; and advising Chairs, Committee Members, Clerks and Inquiry Managers on media and communications.

Staff Benefits
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after the first full leave year), a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%, access to training and development, flexible working, and interest-free season ticket and bicycle loans.

Our Team
You will be working in the Select Committee Team (SCT), supporting the work of the House of Commons' Select Committees. These are cross-party committees of MPs who examine government policy and spending. The media team is part of SCT Communications, working alongside colleagues in the Digital and Publications Team and Public Engagement Team. Each Committee also has a dedicated team, usually of between four and seven people.

About the House of Commons
At the House of Commons, we make parliament happen. This is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. The House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day-to-day running of the House, providing professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Experience
Significant experience of identifying and developing news stories and other output in journalism and/or communications, with strong news sense and an ability to deliver media coverage that supports the committee's aims.

About you
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Ability to persuade and influence at all levels while exercising political awareness and providing politically impartial advice.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience in media, communications or journalism is essential.