Appalling pay, but then again what do those young people know ! Hang in the job long enough and Jeremy will come in and offer commensurate pay !
The Role
The role of the Web and Publications Unit (WPU) is to maintain a high standard of committee publications, web, and social media content, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, optimisation for search engine results, and that content is tailored for online audiences. The WPU are also responsible for embedding effective and creative social media and web content strategies to engage the public with select committee work. As Parliament’s website is redeveloped the WPU will play a leading role in articulating both internal and external user needs to increase public understanding and participation in committee work.
They provide super-user support to colleagues outside the team and look for new tools and methods to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the Committee Office. The team leads the implementation of the digital-first strategy on behalf of the Department.
This advertisement is for two Web Editor posts and two Social Media Officer posts. You will be asked at interview whether you have a preference between the roles.
The Person
The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:
- Excellent written communication skills and a demonstrable ability to write inclusively for different audiences
- Strong IT skills, particularly knowledge of, or ability to learn, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Microsoft Office and/or Adobe Creative Cloud
- Good organisational and planning skills, able to organise own workload to achieve demanding deadlines by thoughtful planning
Benefits
Annual leave starting at 28 days pro rata
Interest-free season ticket loan
Child care voucher scheme
Discounted membership of the in-house gym
All applications must be submitted on a House of Commons application form.
Please state clearly in your application which post you are applying for. Please use the box located under the last criteria on your application form to provide this information.
More information on the role and the full criteria is found on the job description
