Job | Temporary
Communications and Constituency Officer (Temporary maternity support post)
Alliance Party - Kate Nicholl MLA
Communications & Marketing
Grade 3
37.00
To carry out the function of providing communications and constituency services for Kate Nicholl MLA and support residents, businesses, communities and groups in the Belfast South Constituency and appropriate stakeholders - temporary 6 month post, full-time.
- Managing social media channels to ensure the work of Kate Nicholl MLA is appropriately communicated to constituents and relevant stakeholders.
- Identifying and responding to constituency orientated media and press opportunities including replies to queries and the pro-active drafting of statements
- To work with the staff team to identify opportunities to progress change for the benefit of constituents and a shared future in Northern Ireland
- To work with the Policy and Communications Manager to maintain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and developments locally relevant to the constituency
- Delivering effective management and processing of constituent casework for Kate Nicholl MLA
- Working with constituents directly on individual cases, issues and constituency matters ensuring that casework is logged and dealt with sensitively and confidentially
- Responsibility for monitoring progress of cases, ensuring all identified actions are taken.
- Ensuring efficient data and file management to comply with GDPR and data management
- Dealing with complex queries and complaints on Member’s behalf, including drafting letters for Member to sign
- Assisting Policy and Communications Manager with drafting of motions and Assembly questions
- Building relationships and liaising with business, community and other groups in the constituency on behalf of Kate Nicholl MLA, as appropriate
- Responding to correspondence and enquiries from constituents, media, lobbyists, businesses and community groups in conjunction with Kate Nicholl MLA's requirements.
- Planning and organising events and meetings
- Attending surgeries, tribunals, meetings and conferences as appropriate
- Maintenance of office systems, processes and procedures including ordering and managing stationery stock / office equipment
- Attending work related training and networking meetings to develop skills
- Other duties as required in support of the MLA carrying out their Assembly duties
Closing Date
Friday / 21 February 2025
12:00pm
12:00pm
Contact Details
Kate Nicholl MLA
65 Saintfield Rd
Belfast
BT8 7HL
United Kingdom
kate.nicholl@mla.niassembly.gov.uk