Miatta Fahnbulleh MP is looking for a highly committed individual for the role of Senior Communications Officer in her busy constituency office.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring media and liaising and building relationships with the press
• Proactive and reactive comms including issuing press releases and placing stories
• Preparing media briefings
• Managing the MPs website and raising the profile 
• Running digital campaigns and establishing social media presence
• Managing the MPs social media accounts
• Developing and delivering a communications plan
• Liaising and engaging with external stakeholders
• Responding to policy enquiries from constituents
• Ensuring all cases are logged; managing progress
• Supporting and delivering strategic constituency projects
• Responsibility for the management and development of the external communication presence
• Assisting with surgeries and other meetings and follow up as appropriate

Essential Skills Required:

• Ability to prioritise and manage a large and varied caseload, working well under pressure.
• Handle complex, time-sensitive, and often emotive issues accurately, efficiently, and with empathy.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate case records.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including experience with MS Office applications.
• Ability to write letters and emails to a high professional standard.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, while also working effectively as part of a small team
• Supportive of the aims and values of The Labour Party.

Additional information:

There may be a requirement to work outisde of normal hours, including evenings and weekends and some occasional travel for work.