Assembly Office Constituency Manager to SDLP MLA John Dallat

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day to day management of Constituency office including administration, budgets, Assembly financial matters
• Developing and implementing office systems/procedures
• Responsibility for efficient data and file management to comply with Data Protection
• Responsibility for ensuring that office is fully equipped
• Management of constituent casework
• Assisting with MLA’s diary management
• Assisting with planning and organising events
• Providing secretarial support for meetings as required
• Liaising with groups within the constituency and the general public on the Member’s behalf as necessary
• Responding to correspondence and enquiries from constituents, lobbyists and pressure groups
• Other duties as required in support of the MLA carrying out their Assembly duties

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• 2 years relevant experience
• A high standard of verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent IT skills including MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven track record in multi-tasking
• A good knowledge of key issues relating to East Derry
• A good understanding of local political and government infrastructure
• Must be willing to travel when required

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Experience in advice and benefits sector