Overview
Regional Communications Officer – Yorkshire and Humber. Located at the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Office - Leeds. This is a permanent role (subject to full driving licence and compliant vehicle).
Salary: £44,996.52 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £2,668. There is the ability to progress to £49,430.55 over the next 2 years. This role also attracts a car allowance of £5,000 (gross per annum), subject to internal checks.
Location: Yorkshire and Humber Regional Office - Leeds
Duration: Permanent role (subject to full driving licence and compliant vehicle)
Responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for developing and implementing a pro-active regional media strategy and taking responsibility for the day to day presentation of the Labour Government\'s policies and activities in the regional media.
Qualifications
* A good knowledge of the regional media and issues affecting that region
* Experience of developing and implementing a media strategy
* Ability to build relations with regional and local media
* The ability to lead or co-ordinate a team of volunteers
How to apply
To apply for this post, please complete an application form and equal opportunities form and send it to the provided email address by no later than 26 October 2025.
Requirements
You must have the Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. This role requires a valid full UK driving licence and a compliant car. Driving or owning a compliant car is mandatory, with potential conditional offer if these are not initially met. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 for applicants who cannot drive due to disability.
We offer a variety of benefits for our employees, including:
* 25 days of 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
* Career Averaged Revalued Earnings (CARE) 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 (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.
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