Senior Digital Content & Communications Officer

Salary: £30,000+ p/a full time, dependent on skills and experience

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

Alan Mak MP is looking for a hardworking, skilled and motivated Digital & Communications Officer ideally based in his Constituency Office in Havant, Hampshire with travel to Westminster as required (the opposite arrangement will also be considered: based in Westminster, with travel to Havant). The role is full-time (5 days per week), not a job share and cannot be done remotely.

Experience and skills in (A) video (filming, editing and captioning), (B) social media, (C) producing graphics/digital products is essential, including competency with software such as Abode InDesign, Premiere Pro, Canva or similar, plus (D) knowledge of, and ideally experiencing working in, UK politics/public policy/public affairs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for shooting, editing and producing compelling content for use across social media platforms, printed literature and more. You should have a deep understanding of digital storytelling and be fluent in platform-specific formats and trends.

The role also requires a flexible attitude and the ability to manage projects and workload. An ideal candidate will be familiar with Alan’s constituency and/or the region, and have knowledge of local issues, but this is not a requirement. Previous experience in a similar role, or experience of working in media, journalism, PR or video editing, is strongly preferred.

Main duties include, but are not limited to:

• Creating campaigns, telling stories and driving engagement;

• Producing video and photo content for social media and website;

• Drafting press releases, and supporting on engagement with media;

• Producing e-newsletter and other materials on constituency issues and the MP’s work;

• Monitoring media coverage and social media channels;

• Organising constituency visits and assisting with local projects.

Skills and qualities required

• Competency with video and photo editing software (such as Abode InDesign, Premiere Pro or similar), desktop publishing and graphic design, and;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Be politically experienced, with an interest in current affairs;

• Understanding and experience with various social media platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube;

• Full, clean driving licence, and access to own vehicle; and

• Be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.

Closing Date: 14 November 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interview date: We may appoint before the closing date if the right candidate is identified. This is a rolling recruitment process with applications considered as they are received

Start date: By mutual agreement, but ideally within 1 month of appointment.

Application Details

Please send the following, with “Senior Comms Officer” in subject line, to: Sign in to view email [this inbox is specifically for this application process, and is not monitored for any other queries]

(1) CV and covering letter, including date you could start;

(2) Current and expected salary;

(3) Details of your political experience, knowledge and skills; and

(4) Portfolio of your digital content (including at least six examples of videos, graphics, photos and other examples of your digital work). Send Dropbox or Google Drive link NOT WeTransfer link;

If you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.