Constituency Assistant

Main Responsibilities will include: 

• Providing general admin duties.
• Attend community meetings as required.
• Managing social media and preparing press releases.
• Providing information/advice to constituents on a wide range of issues.
• Ensuring all enquiries are dealt with sensitively while following confidentiality
• Attending training courses as required
• Other duties as required in support of the MLA carrying out their Assembly duties.

Essential Criteria:

• Applicants must have experience within a busy office environment.
• Experience in providing general administrative support including typing, filing etc.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of GDPR.
• Good knowledge of social media and preparing press releases.
• Awareness of local and political issues within the constituency.
• Must be flexible and able to work as and when required to meet service needs. 

Desirable Criteria:

• Ability to work from own initiative and see tasks through to conclusion.
• Empathetic with a good understanding of dealing directly with the public.
• Good problem solving and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise.

Please contact the office via email or telephone for detail on how to apply.