Role: Regional Communications Officer – Labour North in Newcastle upon Tyne

Regional Communications Officer – Labour North

Salary: £46,346.42 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £2,764. There is the ability to progress to £50,913.46 over the next 2 years.
This is a Regular Driver Role so also attracts a car allowance of £5000 (gross) per annum, subject to internal checks.

Location: Labour North – Newcastle upon Tyne

Duration: A fixed-term contract until 4 th December 2026.

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Regional Communications Officer. 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.

The successful candidate will have:

• A good knowledge of the regional media and issues affecting that region
• Knowledge of Labour Party policies and the Cabinet and other elected representatives
• Experience of developing and implementing a media strategyAbility to provide media training as necessary

To apply for this post, please complete the application form that you can find here and upload it to the ‘Upload Resume’ section. A fully completed application form must be uploaded for you to be considered for the role. Please also upload your CV as well to the ‘Upload Resume’ section. Please leave the section ‘Cover Note’ below blank when providing your details.

To find out more about the role please click here to view the Job Description

The deadline for applications is 1 st February 2026.

Please note that this is a Regular Driver Role and there is a requirement to be able to drive and own a compliant car in this role. Any successful applicant will be required to drive and have accompliant car within 12months of their start date. A driving licence is required for this role due to operational requirements including travel between multiple locations and transportation of campaign materials. Candidates who cannot drive due to disability are encouraged to apply as reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role.

We offer a variety of benefits for our employees that include;

• 25-day 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
• Opportunity to join a CARE (Career Averaged Revalued Earnings) benefit 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 (now 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.