Digital communications officer

Job title: Digital Communications Officer

Requisition ID: 047273

Salary: £19,909 (FTE would be £39,818)

Grade: 6

Location: City Hall

Contract type: Permanent - part time, 2.5 days a week (18.5 Hours a week)

Closing Date: Sunday 29 December 2024, 23.59

Team: Conservative Group

Directorate: Secretariat, London Assembly

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). 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.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:

• 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")

If you have questions about the role

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager, Lewis Preston, would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at lewis.preston@london.gov.uk

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk who support the GLA with recruitment.

Assessment process

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date will be week commencing: Week commencing 20th Jan 2025.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.

Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

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 scheme.

Additional Information

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.

Job purpose

To work as part of the London Assembly Conservative Group communications team, specialising in digital communications. This role will focus on promoting the work of Assembly Members by producing and editing digital media.

Principal accountabilities

• To contribute to, and implement, an online media strategy for the London Assembly Conservative Group Members.
• To produce and edit digital media content, including videos and graphics.
• To 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.
• To provide wide-ranging media support to Assembly Members, the communications team and wider office as necessary, including contributing to social media outputs.
• Representing the views and interests of the Member(s) in an effective and professional manner, and dealing with a wide range of internal and external people and organisations. This can include acting as a contact for members of the media.
• To 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.
• To 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.
• To act and manage resources allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority's policies and Code of Ethics and Standards; to realise the benefits of London's diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities; to realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, participating in multi-discipline cross departmental and organisational groups and task teams.

Key contacts

Conservative Group Assembly Members; Conservative Group Head of Office; Lead Communications and Public Engagement Manager

Accountable to

Lead Communications and Public Engagement Manager; Head of Office

Accountable for

Resources allocated to the job.

Person specification

Technical requirements/experience/qualifications

• 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.

Behavioural competencies

Communicating and Influencing

• Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders
• Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication
• Persuades others, using evidence based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively
• Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way
• Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally

Building and Managing relationships

• Develops new professional relationships
• Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement
• Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action
• Fosters an environment where others feel respected
• Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals

Organisational Awareness

• Challenges unethical behaviour
• Uses understanding of the GLA's complex partnership arrangements to deliver effectively
• Recognises how political changes and sensitivities impact on own and team's work
• Is aware of the changing needs of Londoners, anticipating resulting changes for work agendas
• Follows the GLA's position in the media and understands how it impacts on work

Responding to Pressure and Change

• Maintains a focus on key priorities and deliverables, staying resilient in the face of pressure
• Anticipates and adapts flexibly to changing requirements
• Uses challenges as an opportunity to learn and improve
• Participates fully and encourages others to engage in change initiatives
• Manages team's well-being, supporting them to cope with pressure and change

Planning and Organising

• Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables
• Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones
• Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work
• Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team's work is delivered to a high standard
• Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met

Research and Analysis

• Proactively seeks new information sources to progress research agendas and address gaps in knowledge
• Grasps limitations of or assumptions behind data sources, disregarding those that lack quality
• Analyses and integrates qualitative and quantitative data to find new insights
• Translates research outcomes into concise, meaningful reports
• Identifies relevant and practical research questions for the future