Temporary Constituency Manager (Maternity Cover)

Responsibilities:

• Support the MLA by managing the daily affairs of the Constituency Office, as well as supporting and advising the MLA on Assembly matters
• General office and staff/volunteer management
• Handling of constituent cases
• MLA diary management
• Drafting of Assembly Questions
• Drafting of correspondence
• Liaising with local media outlets (Newspapers, Radio and TV)
• Updating constituency databases
• Leading on local issue campaigns
  
• Assisting in organisation of public events
• Liaising with Assembly and Committee staff on Committee business and events
• Attending and taking minutes of meetings in relation to spokespersons role
• Policy work in relation to committee business
• Drafting reports for Party members and staff on local & policy issues
• Any other duties within reason and capability associated with this role

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Third level Degree
• Significant experience in office and people management
• A proven commitment to the values and aims of the SDLP
• Excellent understanding of current affairs
• Excellent understanding of the local political system
• Customer service experience
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• IT skills and experience in using MS packages
•  Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• A proven track record in multi-tasking
• Good decision making and problem solving skills
• Willingness to work outside office hours
• Current and valid driving licence with access to car
  

Desirable:

• Degree classification of 2:1 or higher related to politics, policy, marketing, management or equivalent
• At least 5 years office experience
• Experience in advice and benefits

Rate of pay: £11.82 p/h.

Please forward completed application form and CV to [email protected] by 5pm on Friday 20th January.