Reference: 93792
Date Added: 1 August 2024
Closing Date: 16 August 2024
Job Title: Constituency Support Manager
Working For: Sir Geoffrey Clifton Brown (North Cotswolds)
Location: Cirencester
Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
Sir Geoffrey is seeking a Constituency Support Manager for his office in Cirencester.
The successful candidate will have experience in social media, strong IT and organisational skills with a flexible proactive approach and the ability to manage projects and workload.
Key responsibilities will include:
- 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
- Establish a social media presence in the constituency
- The management and development of the external communication presence of the MP Office
- Design and develop engaging, targeted content and messages across a range of channels
- Proactive and re-active communications with all media.
- Monitor media coverage, liaise with media, prepare press releases as required (on constituency, non-party-political matters)
- Support the MP’s office and objectives through highly effective communication and social media presence
- Evaluate the impact of external communications activity.
- Prepare media briefings
- Follow up on social media queries and comments
- Manage projects
- Research local, regional, or national issues to support MP's work
- There may be requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal hours and travel for work occasionally
Key skills and experience:
- Social media, online graphics and videos
- Strong IT and organisation skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent attention to detail
Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff Security Clearance page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Closing Date: 16 August 2024
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date with a view to a start date in early September.
Application Details
Please send your CV and a covering letter with 'Constituency Support Manager' in the subject line to Anya Thompson at ThompsonA@parliament.uk
Website: https://www.cliftonbrown.co.uk