Communications Officer (Social Media Lead)

The Opportunity

Help modernise Parliament and bring it to more people through the power of digital. Working with colleagues across the Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) and within the House of Commons and the House of Lords, you will deliver high quality communications about our work and our services across a range of channels. There will be a particular focus on Social Media including the PDS blog, PDS X (formerly Twitter) feed and PDS LinkedIn. You can expect to:

• develop a content strategy for Social Media channels that is coordinated with our wider digital communications strategy
• develop, implement and evaluate insight-driven communications plans and activity
• identify new opportunities for Social Media content
• implement and report on digital metrics to inform improvements to digital channels
  

What You Need

This is a busy, fast-paced environment where we depend on teamwork to get things done. You must be ready to work collaboratively and build strong and wide-ranging working relationships. We also look for:

• experience of developing and delivering communications plans and activity
• experience of planning and creating engaging, accessible and effective content for blogs and Social Media channels
• excellent copywriting and proofreading skills
• the capacity to negotiate with and influence colleagues, up to senior levels
• the ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and changing deadlines, both independently and as part of a team
• strong planning, collaboration and people skills, including delivering communication products to tight deadlines
• the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK

About The Team

The PDS Communications Team works with colleagues across PDS and Parliament to help our customers and colleagues understand our work and the services we provide. We're a small and busy team working primarily on internal communications within Parliament but also managing the PDS Social Media channels including the PDS blog, X(formerly twitter) and LinkedIn.

About Us

UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.

Our Package

Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:

• up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
• great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
• on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
• flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies

How To Apply

Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV and show how you meet criterions 1,2 and 3. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV.

Apply By:

Interviews: 7th February 2024

Format: Panel Interview (Remote)

Our Culture

For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success.

We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.

Our mission is to support a thriving parliamentary democracy - this means being ready to carry out our essential functions to support colleagues deliver excellent services on the Parliamentary Estate and remotely. The balance of location varies according to the requirements of each job role, including some roles which can only be carried out from the Parliamentary Estate. The usual working arrangements for teams in the Digital Service are set out in team hybrid working plans and are by agreement with the managers and leaders of those teams. All teams are required to attend the estate for part of the time to meet business requirements and for team communication, learning and training. Please refer to the hybrid working plan contained in the candidate pack for more information