Work for Simon | Simon Lightwood MP

Digital Content and
Communications Manager.

"This is an exciting opportunity to shape the public voice of an active Member of Parliament and help tell the stories that matter to local people".

Digital Content and Communications Manager.

Closing Date: 6th November 2026 at midday

Location: Wakefield or London, with travel across the constituency and Westminster

Salary: £31,838 – £51,164 pro-rata (4 days per week and depending on experience / London weighting)

Length of Contract: Permanent, subject to 6 month probation period

Interview date: 13th November in Wakefield

Start date: To be agreed, based on notice period, and security vetting process.

Application Details.

Along with your CV and cover letter, please include a link to a video showreel of up to two minutes demonstrating your creativity, skills and what you can do. This could include examples of videos, graphics, animations, campaigns or other digital content you have created.

Please send your application to: jessica.wilson@parliament.uk

Please use "Digital Content and Communications Manager” - Your First and Last Name" in the subject line.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications expected we are only able to contact you if you have been shortlisted.

The Role.

Join a dynamic parliamentary team making a difference.

Simon Lightwood MP (Wakefield and Rothwell) is looking for an exceptional Digital Content and Communications Manager to lead the digital storytelling and communications across his parliamentary offices.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the public voice of an active Member of Parliament and help tell the stories that matter to local people.

We're looking for someone who lives and breathes digital content. Someone who instinctively spots a story, knows how to turn a complex issue into an engaging video, understands what works on different platforms, and enjoys experimenting with new ideas.

You'll help residents see the difference their MP is making, bring campaigns to life, explain policy in an accessible way and showcase the people, places and projects that make our communities special.

No two days are the same. One morning you might be filming a school visit in Wakefield, the next producing a campaign video in London, creating graphics for a major announcement, planning a month of content or capturing footage at a community event.

If you're creative, organised, proactive and excited by producing digital content that reaches tens of thousands of people every week, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do.

You'll lead and deliver our digital communications strategy across Simon’s office, including:

Developing and delivering an engaging digital communications strategy across all platforms.
Planning, filming, editing and publishing high-quality video content for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Bluesky and other digital channels.
Creating compelling graphics, animations and other visual content using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent software.
Developing creative campaign ideas that explain political issues in simple, engaging and shareable ways.
Producing short-form and long-form content tailored to different audiences and platforms.
Editing and subtitling video content to maximise accessibility and engagement.
Managing and developing Simon’s website.
Producing regular email newsletters for constituents.
Monitoring analytics and performance, using data to continually improve reach, engagement and audience growth.
Identifying emerging trends, platform updates and new opportunities to strengthen our digital presence.
Drafting press releases, statements and communications materials where appropriate.
Supporting media activity and local issue-based campaigns.
Providing photography and communications support during visits, events and community engagements.
Working closely with Simon and parliamentary staff to identify stories and opportunities for engaging content.
Helping ensure all communications are accurate, timely and compliant with parliamentary rules and guidance.

What we're looking for.

We're interested in someone who can demonstrate:

Outstanding digital content creation skills, with an excellent portfolio of work.
Strong video filming and editing experience.
Excellent graphic design skills.
Exceptional written communication and storytelling ability.
A strong understanding of social media platforms, trends and audience engagement.
Creativity and the confidence to generate new ideas.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail.
The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and use sound judgement.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a busy parliamentary office.
Flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends when parliamentary or constituency events require it.

We care more about talent than job titles.

You don't need to have worked in Parliament to succeed in this role, but an understanding of and sympathy with the aims and goals of the Labour Party are desirable.

If you've built engaged audiences, produced brilliant videos, run successful digital campaigns or created content that genuinely connects with people, we want to see it.

Show us your creativity, your initiative and your portfolio. We'd much rather see what you've created than simply read where you've worked.

Why join us?

This is a chance to work at the heart of a dynamic parliamentary office, helping communicate with tens of thousands of people across the constituency.

You'll have real creative freedom, work on issues that matter to local communities and play a central role in shaping how Simon communicates with residents every day.

If you're passionate about digital storytelling and want your work to have real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We’re happy to accommodate pre-application conversations with interested candidates who would like to find out more about the role. Please email jessica.wilson@parliament.uk with a request.

Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO).

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