Office of Q Manivannan MSP
Senior Communications and Engagement Officer
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Salary: £37,000 per annum
Hours: 30 per week
Location: The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Responsibilities
- Producing materials that effectively convey my aims to the general public and media.
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
- Corresponding with constituents and local campaign groups.
- Producing high-quality press briefings, speeches, presentations and written materials.
- Managing social media output including the creation of engaging social media content.
- Producing vertical videos for use on social media accounts that effectively convey my aims to the general public and media.
- Use of video and photo editing software including Canva, Kapwing and others.
- Building my MSP profile through social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Bluesky.
- Maintaining and growing my 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.
- Keeping up to date with current media developments.
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders including organising community meetings and events.
- Corresponding with constituents and local campaign groups.
- Producing high-quality press briefings, speeches, presentations and written materials.
- 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.
- Following all media outlets to capture relevant developments as they happen.
- Maintaining information systems to support communications.
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Requirements
- 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.
- Have flexibility using relevant IT skills and writing styles, covering both traditional and newer forms of media.
- Be creative in designing and communicating over a range of formats on different media platforms.
- Experience of social media management with experience across all platforms is essential.
- Experience of video and photo editing software such as Canva and Kapwing is essential.
- Liaise with other Edinburgh and Lothians East Green MSP offices and the Scottish Greens’ communications team as and when required.
- Have the ability to grow and maintain a high social media presence.
- Experience with GDPR and data protection is essential.
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How to Apply
For any questions about the role please contact: q.manivannan.msp@parliament.scot
To apply, please click “Apply Online” and upload your CV along with a supporting statement as a single document. Please note that the system does not allow you to upload your supporting statement separately.
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: 2 September 2026 at 11:59pm.
MSPs are employers in their own right. All MSP staff are required to be security vetted in line with HM Government (HMG) Personnel Security Controls and any employment cannot begin until security clearance has been granted. MSPs will also carry out other pre-employment checks including eligibility to work in the UK, and employment references where applicable.
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