Job Title: Policy and Communications Officer

Working For: Vicky Foxcroft MP (Lewisham North)

Location: London

Salary: £28,000 pa

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

Vicky is looking for a Policy and Comms officer to support her work. The successful candidate will be keen to learn, have excellent attention to detail and be great at forward planning. This is advertised as a full-time, permanent role and will be based in both Westminster and the Lewisham Constituency Office.

Vicky is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please get in touch.

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues
Assist with casework as required
Attend and participate in meetings as appropriate
Compilation of briefing packs for MPs, take notes of meetings and draft appropriate submissions
Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business including
Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc. This would include issues of importance both nationally and in the local constituency.
Efficient data and file management to ensure the office complies with the data protection legislation
Engage confidentially, professionally, with care and integrity with members of the public, through
telephone enquiries, social media, email and face to face
Give advice on policy issues
Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the constituency
Monitor local, regional and national media coverage and brief the MP on relevant issues
Monitor social media activity and report any relevant trends to the Office Manager/MP
Provide generalist admin support and respond to routine correspondence and enquiries
There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally

Additional Responsibilities 

Gather policy information to assist with resolving questions from constituents
Take initial action on policy queries from members of the public, including responding on behalf of the MP as appropriate

Establish, monitor and update a social media and online presence in the constituency and Westminster.
Produce online graphics and video content as well publicising surgeries and news alerts etc

Closing Date: 5 March 2025

Interview/Start Dates

We are planning to hold first stage interviews (including a written test) in person at Vicky’s Constituency office in Lewisham on Thursday 13th March.  Start date TBC but ideally as soon as possible.

Application Details

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter (1 side of A4 max) outlining why you believe you are suitable for the role to vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk , stating ‘Policy and Communications Officer’ in the subject line.