Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing media articles for issue to press outlets, the MP’s website & social media accounts
• Monitoring media coverage and social media channels
• Creating communications plans to accompany campaigns and events
• Producing and editing videos and other content for social media
• Establishing effective working relationships with local and national media
• Taking ownership of projects involving parliamentary offices and external organisations
• Identifying opportunities to pursue topics of local importance and to progress priority campaigns
• Progressing and drafting policy responses as required
• Liaising with various stakeholders (Local & National Government and other organisations) to assist in the resolution of constituent cases
• Attending meetings/events/drop-ins to assist the Member
• Assisting with other office tasks as required

Candidates should have the following skills and qualities:

• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to write to a high professional standard
• Ability to see trends in complex issues as well as develop knowledge in specialist areas
• Ability to carry out tasks quickly and to a high standard, with attention to detail
• Excellent knowledge of politics and current affairs
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.