Constituency Manager, Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA, Ballyclare, South Antrim

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 18 Month Demonstrable Experience of Constituency work in UK or within EU
• Demonstrable experience of working with Regional and Local Government and elected officials
• High level of communications skills (oral/written/Social media)
• Detailed knowledge of current Northern Ireland legislative system and main regional government policies
• Demonstrate understanding of competent budgeting, bookkeeping  and management of resources
• Demonstrable experience of setting up and running a constituency office in UK or within EU (including HR, budgeting & financial management)
• Demonstrable IT skills with significant experience of Microsoft Office
• The ability to have, or to be in possession of a current Enhanced Access NI
• Right to work within UK

Desirable Criteria:

• Full Driving licence and the ability to work across constituency as required
• Demonstrable experience of media engagement and preparing briefing material  
• Experience of Liaising with groups within the constituency and the general public on the Member's behalf as necessary
• Experience of staff training, management  and recruitment
• Knowledge of the main issues effecting the South Antrim constituency
• Knowledge of other duties as required in support of the MLA carrying out their Assembly duties