Regional Communications Officer

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 Party's policies and activities in the regional media.

The successful candidate will have: 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; and the ability to lead or co-ordinate a team of volunteers.

The Labour Party is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and adults at risk that we work with. Certain posts within the organisation are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our organisation. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory reference checks and the successful completion of vetting checks.

We offer a variety of benefits for our employees that include;

• 25-day 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 (now including electric bikes)


• Season ticket loan


• Free eye test and money towards VDU use glasses
  
  Salary: £44,996.52 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £2,608. There is the ability to progress to £49,430.55 over the next 2 years. This role also attracts a car allowance of £5000 (gross per annum), subject to internal checks.