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Reference: 46686

Date Added: 22 July 2014
Closing Date: 4 August 2014

Job Title: External Communications Officers (x 2)

Working For: John Leech MP (Withington) & Manchester Liberal Democrats

Location: Didsbury, south Manchester

Salary: £17,000 - £20,000

Length of Contract:

Job Details

We are looking for two talented communicators who are organised, energetic and enthusiastic to join our communications team.

We are changing the way we communicate. Our communications team will integrate social technology; be at the forefront of advanced targeted literature; excel at relationship building; and deliver outstanding quality communications to MPs, the media and constituents. You will develop a strong understanding of data segmentation and marketing strategies.

We are looking for between four and six of the following skills:

• Social Media
• MPs Diary management
• Research
• Persuasive copywriting
• Mailing production
• Face-to-face or telephone marketing
• Public relations
• Website content

It is an exciting time to be involved, with the General Election coming up next year, and new technology being adopted by the public. The successful candidate will understand how to communicate effectively with voters, the media and our partners.

Both positions are two matched roles, based in the Constituency Office of Manchester Withington Liberal Democrats in Didsbury. The constituency is a desirable residential area of south Manchester with easy access to the City Centre. Manchester is a vibrant, diverse and world class city with large Irish, LGBT, Asian, Jewish, Afro-Caribbean and student populations. It has an internationally noted sports and music scene.

Full details of the role can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_rbSbL5IpcecDYwT2hNZndwQTA/edit?usp=sharing.

Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff Security Clearance page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 4 August 2014

Interview/Start Dates

Closing Date: noon Monday 4th August 2014.
Interviews: Wednesday 6th August or Thursday 7th August.

Application Details

Please send a covering letter and CV to Charles Glover (charles.glover@yahoo.co.uk). Please clearly state which competencies you believe you are best suited to.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please phone 0161 434 3334 and ask to speak to Charles.

Website: http://johnleechmp.wordpress.com

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