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Job description

Recruiting a Constituency Assistant. This is a fixed term contract for a period of up to 11 months, until the next Election or the dissolution of the Government, whichever one is sooner. Therefore, political circumstances may dictate an earlier or later termination. The Constituency Assistant will provide support to the MLA across a range of constituency office activities, inclusive of engagement, outreach activities, administrative support and research on local/ policy issues. The postholder covers a wide range of activities from developing outreach based on local needs, research local needs and implementing recommendations to drafting social media content.

Responsibilities

• Support the work of the MLA in developing Constituency outreach activity, including building relationships and links within relevant sectors based on the needs of the constituency
• Support outreach activity and engagement with local organisations and community groups
• Assist with and attend meetings, benefit appeals, events and constituency engagements, when required
• Analyse, research and report issues affecting North Belfast Constituency, providing/ implementing any recommendations
• Monitor local issues, media and developments relevant to the area
• Draft correspondence, produce social media content and any other communications, as required
• Support the promotion and visibility of the MLAs work through social media, motions, communications and overall engagement activity
• Draft correspondence, social media content, press material, and other communications to support constituency engagement and raise the profile of the MLA’s work.
• Provide administrative support, if required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 years experience in a community engagement, working with community groups, outreach, or public facing roles.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with statutory agencies/ different sectors.

Application Information

To apply for this role, please email gerry.kelly@mla.niassembly.gov.uk for an application form.