Reference: 41750
Date Added: 21 August 2013
Closing Date: 4 September 2013
Job Title: Constituency Organiser/Parliamentary Assistant
Working For: Sir Bob Russell MP (Colchester)
Location: Colchester
Salary: £20,000 - £22,000 dependent on experience
Length of Contract:
Job Details
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an energetic and enthusiastic person to become Constituency Organiser and Parliamentary Assistant for Bob Russell MP. The post holder will support the parliamentary constituency work of the MP and the activities of the Local Party.
The main tasks will include producing briefings for the MP and Council Group, coordinating election and local campaigning, and publicity and communication with constituents through the media, online, and literature.
We are looking for an individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and experience of political campaigns. Experience of Liberal Democrat campaigning tools such as Page Plus X4 and proficiency in using electoral data recording software such as EARS or Connect is essential. Familiarity with social media websites would be an advantage. Some evening and weekend work would be required.
For an informal discussion, please contact Owen Howell on 01206 506611, Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm.
Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff Security Clearance page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Closing Date: 4 September 2013
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will take place on September 13th, with a view to starting on Monday 14th of October 2013.
Application Details
For a job description and person specification, or to apply (with CV and covering letter) please write to: Owen Howell, Colchester Liberal Democrats, Magdalen Hall, Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DE
or phone 01206 506611
or e-mail colchesterorganiser@gmail.com.
Website: http://bobrussell.org.uk