Please see below the job description for the senior communications officer role in my Middlesbrough office.

Please send a CV and covering letter to andy.mcdonald.2nd@parliament.uk

The closing date is June 5 and interviews will be held the week of June 12.

Senior Communications Officer- full time- £35,000

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.