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.

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