Communications and Research Officer

Communications and Research Officer Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland

Scottish National Party (SNP)
Full Time Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland 30115 - 33518 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Marie McNair, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, is looking for a Communication and Research Officer to join her team.

Salary: £30,115 – £33,518 (depending on skills and experience)

Location: Flexible (Holyrood/local office in Clydebank)

Hours: 35 hours

Responsibilities:

  • Gathering and distributing valuable data that supports my activities.
  • Keeping your knowledge of policy areas and local issues up to date.
  • Carrying out research projects.
  • Obtaining and compiling relevant research documents from external bodies.
  • Preparing and delivering regular briefings and updates.
  • Analysing, evaluating and interpreting data and statistics.
  • Engaging with wider research community ensuring I have access to (accurate and contemporary) data.
  • Collaborating with colleagues from different service areas across the Parliament.
  • Liaising with various external groups e.g. think-tanks, NGOs, other elected representatives.
  • Developing effective relationships with counterparts in other UK legislatures and wider research community.
  • Performing casework-related research and responding where necessary.
  • Identifying potential media opportunities and acting as media contact.
  • Organising and arranging interviews and press conferences as specified. Identifying forthcoming events, in turn promoting my work.
  • Developing creative new engagement methods for social media accounts.
  • Representing me in dealing with media and providing statements where appropriate.
  • Producing materials that effectively convey my aims to the general public and media.
  • Keeping up to date with current media developments.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
  • Corresponding with constituents and local campaign groups.
  • Producing high quality press briefings, speeches, presentations and written materials.
  • Following all media outlets to capture relevant developments as they happen
  • Maintaining information systems to support communications.
  • Maintaining and growing social media presence.
  • Drafting and posting social media content to update constituents on my parliamentary activities.
  • Reviewing social media trends and briefing me in issues of relevance to my parliamentary role.

About you:

You will:

  • Have an interest in politics with the confidence to represent someone in a media-related capacity.
  • Be capable in monitoring media developments and sourcing information from a range of channels.
  • Have the ability to foster good working relationships with confidence to understand how the media world operates.
  • Be creative in designing and communicating over a range of formats on different media platforms.
  • Have flexibility using relevant IT skills and writing styles, covering both traditional and newer forms of media.
  • Be a quick learner with the ability to multitask and work within tight timescales.
  • Be a proactive problem solver with the motivation and resilience to adapt and deal with challenges.
  • Have analytical kills with the ability to identify and investigate trends while interpreting data.
  • Have the creative flair and expertise to produce accurate and influential work.

The selection process

Click on “apply” to upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. Your supporting statement should outline how you meet the requirements detailed above for this role. Applications that do not include a supporting statement may not be considered.

Closing date: 11.59pm, Sunday 26 February

Communications and Research Officer
Scottish National Party (SNP)

www.snp.org
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Alex Salmond
$1 to $5 million (USD)
1 to 50 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
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