Reference: 88840
Date Added: 17 May 2023
Closing Date: 5 June 2023
Job Title: Senior Communications Officer
Working For: Andy McDonald MP (Middlesborough)
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £35,000
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
- Plan the MPs internal communications and external stakeholder engagement and provide strategic advice on constituent matters on behalf of the MP where appropriate.
- Oversee the monitoring and updating of online platforms including the website and social media.
- Ensure online presence is meeting the demands of the constituents, the locality, and the MP.
- Establish and develop appropriate strategies around social media and online presence in the constituency. Produce online graphics and video content, as well as publicising surgeries and news alerts.
- Responsible for the design and production of regular written promotional materials for constituents.
- Responsible for the management and development of the external communication presence of the MP Office.
- Provide briefings for the MP. Monitor media coverage, liaise with media, prepare press releases as required (on constituency, non-party-political matters).
- 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.
- Monitor media coverage, liaise with media, prepare press releases as required on constituency and national policy matters.
- Expectation to attend external appointments with the MP where necessary.
Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Closing Date: 5 June 2023
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will take place the week of 12th June 2023
Start date TBC with successful applicant
Application Details
Please send a CV and covering letter to: andy.mcdonald.2nd@parliament.uk
Should you require any further information please email the inbox above.
We will only acknowledge successful applicants.
Website: http://www.andymcdonaldmp.org