We are looking for a Media & Communications Officer (Maternity Cover) to join our Communications Office at House of Lords. This is a position where you will play an active part in the Media Team and wider Communications Office in planning and delivering communication activities that promote the House of Lords to the media and to other external stakeholders.

This includes supporting the work of the Head of Press and Media, responsibility for leading on the planning and delivery of proactive communication strategies for a selection of House of Lords committees, developing stakeholder mapping and engagement opportunities for those committees and other House activity, and acting as a spokesperson for the House, including as part of an out-of-hours media service.

This is an opportunity to work on a hybrid basis where you will be able to work 2 days from home and 3 days onsite at Parliament. You will be expected to work onsite on days the Committee's you work with meet.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and effective communicator with experience of working in media relations in a high-profile environment. You will also have a good understanding of Parliament and politics and broad communications skills to develop effective stakeholder engagement plans and integrated communications.

You'll be accountable to:

Contribute to the delivery of the House of Lords communications strategy and achievement of its communication objectives, particularly in the area of media relations and stakeholder engagement. Develop integrated communication plans for allocated Lords select committee inquiries and maximise the influence and impact of committee reports and other activities. Ensure media activity supports each committee's wider communications and policy objectives. Draft and place/publish media articles, online content and other written materials on behalf of the House of Lords and its committees. Act as a House of Lords media spokesperson for reactive inquiries and respond effectively to breaking news stories to minimise reputational risk to the House. If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.

What we're looking for:

Excellent Communication and Writing skills. Experience working in a Press Office/media facing role. Working with Senior Stakeholders. It would be even better if you had or if you're willing to learn

Knowledge and experience of working within a political environment. The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for.

What you'll get in return:

30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years' service). Generous pension scheme. Discounts from well-known brands and retailers. Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme. The opportunity to witness history in the making! The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:

Make laws. Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates. Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise. Please complete your online application by 23:55 on Monday 8th January 2024.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact .

Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range.

The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.