Colin Crawford MLA is looking to recruit a Research & Casework Officer. The successful applicant will carry out the function of providing constituency services and support for Colin Crawford MLA, North Antrim residents, businesses, communities and groups in the North Antrim Constituency and appropriate stakeholders”
A fast-paced role suited to an innovative, creative person who has the ability to both deal with
casework and provide policy and research support to Colin Crawford MLA, preparing briefings,
questions and speeches, monitoring business, developing Motions, Questions and Private Members
Bills plus identifying media and press opportunities.
Constituency
- To assist in the work of the Constituency Office by delivering effective casework as part of Colin Crawford MLA’s constituency services, and any other duties required to run the Constituency service.
- Log casework, monitor progress and take appropriate action.
- Deal with enquiries sensitively and confidentially.
- Review key themes emerging from casework to identify issues to be progressed either with statutory agencies or by legislative action.
- Assisting constituents with form completions, including but not limited to Personal Independence Payment forms.
- Cultivating relationships with business, community, and other relevant groups within the constituency.
- Liaising with local organisations, coordinating attendance at community events, managing invitations and handling corresponding tasks.
- Monitor progress of cases, ensuring that all cases are logged, all identified actions are taken and outstanding queries are followed up.
- Maintain a database of key stakeholders within the North Antrim constituency including local schools, businesses, community organisations, youth groups and others.
Research
- Providing rapid, accurate and detailed research on a wide range of policy issues in support of Colin Crawford MLA’s work.
- Drafting speeches, questions and briefing papers for Colin Crawford MLA.
- Preparing and developing Assembly motions and Private Members Bills.
- Monitoring business of the Assembly and Committees and providing detailed briefing for Colin Crawford MLA.
- Identifying media and press opportunities and drafting statements in both a pro-active and re-active manner as required.
- Responding to correspondence and enquiries from constituents, the media, lobbyists and pressure groups
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and wider political and industry developments
- Assisting the Casework and Constituency Manager with management and processing of
constituent casework for Colin Crawford MLA as required.
- Ensuring efficient data and file management to comply with GDPR and data management.
- Attending work related training and networking meetings to develop skills.
- Any other duties as required in support of the MLA carrying out their Assembly duties.
Closing Date
Monday / 02 September 2024
12:00pm
12:00pm
Contact Details
76 Church Street
Ballymena
BT43 6DF
United Kingdom
colin.crawford@mla.nisassembly.gov.uk