Research, Constituency and Communications Manager - Michelle Guy MLA

Main duties below.  For full details see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Research and policy

• Policy and research will be the core part of this job in terms of deliverables from the postholder. They will be responsible for providing rapid, accurate and detailed research on a wide range of policy issues in support of Michelle Guy MLA’s work.
• Drafting speeches, questions and briefing papers
• Preparing and developing Assembly motions and Private Members Bills
• Monitoring business of the Assembly and Committees, and providing detailed briefings for the Member
• Responding to correspondence and enquiries from constituents, media, lobbyists, businesses and community groups in line with the Member’s requirements
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and wider political and industry developments

Constituency

• This aspect of the role is focused on providing a management function in relation to the Constituency Office. The postholder will have line management responsibility for Constituency Office Staff and will oversee the efficient delivery of Michelle Guy MLA’s constituency services.
• The Research, Constituency and Communications Manager will ensure that Constituency Office staff log, progress and monitor casework to ensure all identified actions are taken and comply with GDPR and data management. They will also be expected to contribute to casework as appropriate to meet demands.
• They will be responsible for overseeing the management of office equipment, resources and operational expenses as per NI Assembly Determination rules.