Digital Communications Officer

**Key information**:
**Salary**:£19,909 pa (FTE would be £39,818)**Grade**:6**Contract type**:Permanent, Part Time**Reference**:047261**Interview date**:week commencing 20/01/25**Application closing date**:Sun, 29/12/2024 - 23:59**About the role**:
London Assembly and secretariat

The London Assembly scrutinises the Mayor's activities by questioning the Mayor about their decisions. The Assembly also investigates issues of importance to London.

There are 25 Assembly Members, elected every four years at the same time as the Mayor. The Secretariat works for the Assembly to support its activities.

The Communications Team support service to promote the work of the Assembly through press office, social media, publicity and events.

About the role

This is a chance to take on a unique role as a part time Digital Communications Officer for the City Hall Conservative Members of the London Assembly. You will work as part of the communications team, specialising in digital communications. This role will focus on promoting the work of Assembly Members by producing and editing digital media.

You will be responsible for producing and editing digital media content, including videos and graphics.

Experience of using photo and video editing software to produce digital content is required.

This role is based at City Hall, in the Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE)

Working Pattern - Minimum of two days in the office (City Hall) usually during Tues -Thurs each week with flexibility if agreed with by Line Manager

**What your day will look like**:

- Produce and edit digital media content, including videos and graphics.
- Contribute to, and implement, an online media strategy for the London Assembly Conservative Group Members.
- Provide wide-ranging media support to Assembly Members, the communications team and wider office as necessary, including contributing to social media outputs.
- Seek and exploit opportunities to raise the profile of Conservative Members online to promote their work and support them in their roles as an Assembly Member.
- Assist with the development and production of written communications for Assembly Members as directed by the Lead Communication and Public Engagement Manager and Head of Office.
- Keep up to date with developments in current affairs to provide proactive public affairs support to the London Assembly Conservative Group Members, including working with colleagues to identify questions for Mayor’s Question Time arising from, and leading to, online and social media campaigns.

**Skills, knowledge and experience**:
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

- Experience and evidence of producing and editing digital media (including video and graphics).
- Understanding of current affairs, the political context of London government and the major issues facing the capital.
- Evidence of working successfully, in a similar role in a high profile organisation, or for high profile people.
- Ability to utilise the latest information and communication technologies and formats for media purposes. Be proficient in the design and production of written and digital media.
- Experience of using photo & video editing software to produce digital content.
- Demonstrate commitment and understanding of the role of the GLA in promoting equality and working with diverse groups in developing the work required to advance the needs of Assembly Members.
- Up to date CV
- Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria and competencies outlined in the advert.

**Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.**

**Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g. “CV - applicant name - 012345)**

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here**:GLA competency framework**

***If you have questions about the role**:
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**Assessment process**:
The interview/assessment date will be week commencing: Week commencing 20th Jan 2025

**Equality, diversity and inclusion**:
**Benefits**:
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.

In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension