This role is all about communication, it’s about conveying the clear ideas and opinions of the Member to a wider audience. The person who is successful should be passionate about people, communicating messages and ideas to the public and media. The idea candidate will be comfortable with public relations, the media and journalism – both traditional and new mediums.

The role includes: liaising with press and media bids, producing press releases, writing stories, managing the website and social media channels, managing newsletters and surveys, generating content (graphics/videos), organising events to interact with constituents both in the constituency and Westminster, “front of house” dealing with all incoming queries – strong interpersonal skills a must.

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Monitor media coverage, liaise with media, prepare press releases as required (on constituency, non-party-political matters).
• Critically analyse patterns of enquiries and articulate the findings in reports and communication with the MP and other staff members.
• Deal with large numbers of standard queries, as well as assisting on more complex cases from members of the public by phone, email, social media or face to face. Ongoing communication may be required.
• Produce press releases, liaise with the media, meeting deadlines as appropriate.
• Pro-active and re-active communications with all media.
• Manage and monitor social media enquiries, dealing with cases that do not need to be transferred to a higher level. Ensure all enquiries are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Ensure that each case is dealt with promptly, sensitively, confidentially and accurately in accordance with the MP’s high standards.
• Assist surgeries and other meetings; follow up as appropriate and draft responses to constituents.
• Follow up on social media queries and comments.
• Publicise the Member’s parliamentary duties on social media as appropriate.
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours and travel for work occasionally.
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.

Flexible working is possible and we are happy to disucss this.