Job Summary

We are looking for a Content and Editorial Officer to join our Communications Office. This is a position where you will lead on written and some visual content about day-to-day business, creating high public engagement with the work of the House of Lords.

This includes managing editorial planning and evaluation, the editorial process for website news stories and our email newsletter, our publications portfolio and supporting management of the House of Lords brand.

The postholder will support photography of business in the House of Lords. They may also create, commission or support on creating video and audio content.

They will provide content and brand support across the Lords Administration, and work with others on the creation and delivery of campaigns. They will ensure that all services are timely, of consistently high quality and meet the needs of audiences.

This is an opportunity to work on a hybrid basis where you will be able to work some days from home and some days onsite at Parliament!

Job Description

You’ll be accountable for:

Content and communications

Leading on editorial planning, and creation of web content on the day-to-day business of the House of Lords, including progress of bills. Working with others to manage the process for written content creation.
Creating written and visual content that highlights the work and impact of the House of Lords across multiple channels.
Managing print production and generating original content for the publications portfolio.
Managing the procurement, implementation and promotion of the publications portfolio and website.

Brand

Working with the Head of Marketing and Digital Communications on day-to-day management of the House of Lords brand, style guide and visual identity and acting as corporate brand guardian.
Working closely with Lords Administration colleagues to ensure all communications comply with brand guidelines.
Supporting the Digital Communications Managers on the House of Lords official portrait photography programme and photography of business.

Person specification

What we’re looking for:

Excellent copywriting, editorial and proofreading skills.
Editorial planning and evaluation experience.
Excellent project management, work planning and management skills.

It would be even better if you had or if you’re willing to learn…

Experience of brand management.
Experience of creating or commissioning video or audio content.
A good understanding of the UK Parliament and its constitutional and political framework.

Details of our employee benefits can be found at https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/offices/lords/lordshro/employee-benefits/

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!

Selection process details

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HLRecruitment@parliament.uk

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) .

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality Requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team
Email : hlrecruitment@parliament.uk

Recruitment team

Email : hlrecruitment@parliament.uk

UK House of Lords

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