This role is in support of a newly appointed MLA working out of a busy Northern Ireland Assembly Constituency office in Portadown. The applicant will be expected to travel to Stormont frequently.
Job Descriptions of Assembly Members’ Support Staff
Assembly constituency Researcher to MLA
Liaising effectively with all sections of the media including political and specialist journalists, editors and other spokespersons for external organisations as appropriate
Drafting press releases, monitoring and arranging media coverage
Identifying media/press opportunities and advising on press strategy
Updating/maintaining internet social networking media
Planning and organizing press conferences/media events
Preparing newsletters/mailshots/publicity material
Establishing personal networks/attending conferences
Monitoring events in Assembly and ensuring the MLA is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
Conducting research/providing research briefing
Developing knowledge in relevant legislation and policy
Developing Private Members Bills
Preparing and developing motions and Assembly questions
Drafting speeches/briefing papers
Preparing material for meetings/conferences
Providing rapid, accurate and detailed research on a wide range of devolved policy issues to deliver written and oral briefings as required
Reviewing professional publications/participating in professional societies
Assembly Constituency Researcher
Essential Criteria
Applicant should have 3rd Level Education and/ or 1 years experience working in a political environment.
Applicants should have at least 2 years experience in managing an office team.
Desirable Criteria
At least 1 years experience drafting speeches/ briefing papers.
At least 1 years experience of updating/maintaining internet social media.
At least 1 years experience of dealing with press.
Closing Date
1:00pm
Contact Details
Doug Beattie MC MLA
103
Bridge Street
Portadown
BT63 5AA
United Kingdom