ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCY OUTREACH ASSISTANT (Part-time)

Working shifts flexible, by agreement

Duration: Permanent (subject to Brian Kingston remaining as an MLA)

Location: Working from Constituency Office within North Belfast,
currently at 236a Ballysillan Road, Belfast BT14 6QZ

The successful applicant will support Brian Kingston MLA in delivering a first-class constituency service in North Belfast, with a particular focus on outreach, as part of a busy team

To apply, please email your CV, including two contacts for references, and a covering letter setting out why you believe you meet the criteria for the job to brian.kingston@mla.niassembly.gov.uk by 5.00pm on Wednesday 5th March 2025.

Note, it is intended that interviews of short-listed candidates will be held on the morning of Friday 7th March 2025.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of gender, marital or family status, religious belief, political opinion, disability, age, race, nationality or sexual orientation. Appointments will be based on merit.

JOB DESCRIPTION

•  Undertaking outreach constituency work, visiting community venues and calling with residents at their own homes to promote our Constituency Office service and to ascertain matters of concern;

•  Gathering relevant information to assist Constituency Office staff in following up matters raised;

•  Assisting residents to be on the Electoral Register and to be able to vote;

•  Providing basic information / advice to constituents on a range of issues including housing, environment, health and education;

•  Ensuring enquiries are dealt with sensitively and confidentially in line with the GDPR (2018)

•  Assisting with delivery of circulars and newsheets;

•  Assisting in Constituency Office on occasions, receiving incoming calls and enquiries;

•  Other duties as required in support of the MLA carrying out their Assembly duties

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:

•  Third level degree OR 2 years minimum relevant experience

•  A high standard of verbal and written communication skills

•  Proven ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Desirable Criteria:

•  Experience in engagement and information-gathering with the public, including door-to-door work;

•  Knowledge of services / responsibilities of government departments and agencies in Northern Ireland, including housing, environment and health;

•  Experience within a political environment would be advantageous;

•  Willing to be flexible in terms of working hours, as occasional out of hours work, including Saturday mornings, may be required.