Chris Law MP is looking for a Communications Officer to join his team in Dundee Central with responsibility for external communications and constituency engagement.

Working closely with the Member of Parliament, Parliamentary Assistant and Caseworkers, the successful candidate will assist in developing and implementing a strategy for increasing the impact and visibility of the MP’s work in parliament and in the constituency.

The successful candidate will be responsible for proactive and reactive digital content creation, social media management, and press and media work that reflects the MP’s priorities. This will include drafting press releases, statements, comments, articles and briefings, alongside capturing and editing photography and video for use online.

They will be expected to build constructive relationships with local and national press, develop a strong understanding of constituency issues, and expand their knowledge of parliamentary and public policy matters.

The Communications Officer will take the lead on all constituency-facing communications including developing and delivering local campaigns, producing regular newsletters and updates, and managing and responding to policy and campaign correspondence.

The successful candidate will play an important role in providing diary management within the constituency, coordinating meetings and engagements, and helping to ensure the MP’s time and activity in the constituency is well planned and impactful. They will act as a key contact for all local organisations, handling their enquiries and ensuring appropriate follow-up and strong relationship management.

The Communications Officer role is varied and fast-paced and will require excellent judgement, strong organisational skills, creativity, and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

For full details including key responsibilities and essesential skills and experience, please see the full job advert here: https://www.snp.org/jobs/communications-officer-for-chris-law-mp/