Job Title: Senior Executive Officer
Office: Alun Cairns MP, Vale of Glamorgan
Location: Constituency, Barry (with visits to Westminster)
Salary: According to IPSA Guidelines
Job Details: Senior Executive Officer, primarily based in the Constituency Office, in Barry. There will be opportunities to work in Westminster.
This is a full time and permanent position.
A driving licence and access to a car would be desirable.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a good understanding of local and national media.
- Be able to initiate local projects that will generate constituency and parliamentary activity.
- Have first class planning and organisational skills.
- Be detail orientated, highly motivated and an adaptable team player.
- Have proficient IT skills and be able to maximise the benefits of social and digital media.
- Have a good local knowledge of the constituency.
- Be a self-starter with a strong sense of initiative and accountability, with a desire to take ownership of projects.
- Have the ability to manage multiple projects and organise a demanding workload.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deal with complex queries and complaints on Member’s behalf, including drafting and signing letters
- Efficient data and file management to comply with Data Protection
- Ensure enquiries are dealt with sensitively and confidentially
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation
- Manage and monitor incoming calls and enquiries
- Initiate and manage projects to meet constituency needs and support parliamentary work.
- Provide secretarial support to special interest groups as required
- Manage Member’s social media and online presence
- Support Senior Caseworker and Communications Manager
This role could offer exciting opportunities for an ambitious and highly motivated individual, who sees a future in politics, journalism, communications, public or corporate relations.
Applications: Please send a CV and covering letter to alun.cairns.mp@parliament.uk
Closing Date: Friday 19 June 2015
Expected Interviews: Friday 26 June 2015