We are looking to recruit a communications officer to join Jack’s constituency team, organising local events and dealing with constituents, resolving problems and a wide range of issues involving local and national government.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Assisting with the organisation of meetings and events within the constituency
• Analyse patterns of enquiries and produce reports
• Attending surgeries and other meetings as appropriate
• Dealing with standard queries from members of the public
• Draft responses to constituents
• Establish a social media presence in the constituency and publicise surgeries etc.
• Follow up on social media queries and comments
• Gathering relevant information to assist with resolving cases
• Log all cases; monitor progress and ensure all identified actions are taken
• Preparing media briefings
• Pro-active and re-active communications with all media
• Publicise the Member’s parliamentary duties on FB and Twitter
• Retain records and information confidentially and in line with the Data Protection Act

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
• Strong written and oral communication skills and an excellent telephone manner
• Competent use of IT and the ability to adapt quickly to new software
• To be able to work with diplomacy and discretion and respect the need for strict confidentiality
• Highly organised with the ability to manage and prioritise competing demands
• Ability to work proactively and independently as part of a small team
• Confidence in dealing with members of the public from a wide variety of backgrounds in a compassionate and sensitive way

Candidates should be sympathetic to the Conservative Party aims and policies.
There will be a requirement to attend induction and occasional training and briefing days in various locations around the country for which travel expenses will be paid.