Assembly Communications and Administration Officer

Job Description:

Social Media & Communications:

• Social media content creation, using platform, analytics and community management knowledge.
• Manage and update the Party's social media platforms, ensuring consistent and engaging content by creating graphics with creative design proficiency and knowledge of social media trends.
• Develop and execute communication strategies to promote MLA activities and initiatives.
• Monitor public sentiment and feedback on social media, providing insights to the Assembly team.
• Coordinate with media outlets to disseminate press releases and respond to inquiries including using Nation Builder, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook to communicate party messaging efficiently.

Assembly Administration:

• Dealing with correspondence, phone calls, emails, texts, etc.
• Organising and maintaining diaries / schedules, meetings and appointments
• Preparing the order papers for Members and having them circulated in advance of meetings
• Supporting MLAs with administration needs, including booking in briefings, responding to emails and arranging meetings within the Assembly.

Criteria:

Essential Criteria

• A commitment to the vision of the Ulster Unionist Party
• The ability to work to the highest professional standards in a pressured and fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy
• The ability to respect and uphold the levels of confidentiality required with the role and work as part of a team to deliver shared objectives and outcomes
• Ability to identify opportunities and gain positive coverage in print, broadcast and online media
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally
• Possess an excellent understanding of social media content creation, using platform, analytics and community management
• Track record delivering meaningful social media campaigns with the ability to communicate complex ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences in a concise and clear way
• Knowledge of EU, UK and NI institutions relevant to the role, with the ability to monitor external policy developments and horizon scan for relevant issues and opportunities

Desirable Criteria

• Hold a full UK driving license with access to a car

To apply for this position, please send your CV and covering letter explaining clearly how you meet the role criteria to emma.cairns@party.niassembly.gov.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm 24th June 2025.