Role: Head of Press and Broadcasting

Salary: £61,734.17 (gross) per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with a fixed sum allowance of £2,608. There is the ability to progress to £68,343.99 over the next 2 years.

Location: Head Office - London

Duration: Permanent

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Head of Press and Broadcasting. The post-holder will be responsible for managing the Labour Party press office.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the Labour Party press office.
2. Deliver effective media campaigns.
3. Work closely with politicians and staff from other directorates.
4. Provide support, guidance, and development to the Press Office team.

Qualifications:

1. Extensive knowledge of the media, both nationally and regionally.
2. Experience in effectively delivering media campaigns.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

To apply for this post, please complete an application form and equal opportunities form and send it to by no later than 10 November 2024.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role.

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.

The Labour Party values equality and diversity and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.