Constituency Support Officer
Constituency Support Officer
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GBP 23810 - 30000
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Job Description
Job Description
Alison Hume MP is looking to recruit a Constituency Support Officer to be based in Scarborough who shares her passion and drive to make a real difference to the constituency of Scarborough & Whitby.
The successful candidate will support Alisons plan to deliver tangible improvements to Scarborough and Whitby and will be involved in all areas of Alisons work with opportunities to contribute and work collaboratively across the team.
This role will be a strong lead on developing campaign strategy co-ordinating and excelling at delivering Alisons priority campaigns and constituency projects.
You will need to be confident engaging with constituents and building relationships with local stakeholders community organisations groups and businesses. Also arranging local meetings surgeries and events. Experience in providing communications support is essential including producing engaging social media.
You will accompany Alison on constituency visits; providing professional support and follow-up actions as needed.
You should have strong written and verbal communication skills and be calm under pressure. A background in project management is desirable.
Responsibilities:
- Developing strategy co-ordinating and delivering Alisons priority campaigns and constituency projects.
- Working across the team to identify plan and deliver local campaigns
- Liaising with local businesses stakeholders and community organisations and maintaining ongoing positive relationships to assist with resolving constituency matters
- Meticulous management of Alisons constituency diary
- Accompanying Alison on constituency visits providing professional support taking photos /video and following up on identified actions
- Supporting the Senior Communications Officer to develop Alisons social media presence ensuring an impactful external communications presence
- Drafting responses to constituents emails and letters including on policy issues.
- Meeting regularly with constituents in person
Requirements:
- Project management/Campaign experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience creating engaging digital content across a variety of platforms
- Well organised with an ability to assess and analyse information quickly and accurately
- Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work to tight deadlines under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a small team
- Excellent IT skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office packages
Benefits:
- Generous employer contribution pension scheme
- Access to training and professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Part-time working/flexible hours available for the right candidate; please state your preferences in your cover letter.
Alison welcomes applications from a diverse variety of backgrounds people and perspectives. We are building a welcoming and inclusive staff team.
Application details:
Salary: IPSA payscale 23810 - 30000 depending on experience
Please click the button to apply online.
Initial closing date of 17th September
Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. SeeMembers Staff Security Clearancepage for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance withIPSA guidelines.
You must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years out of the last 5 years and able to supply proof of your right to work in the UK.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
