Dan Aldridge MP is looking to recruit a Constituency Support and Engagement Officer to join his busy Weston-super-Mare constituency office. They will play an important role in ensuring constituents and local organisations receive timely, professional support when contacting the office.

Working at the heart of a small, dedicated team the role will suit someone who is highly organised, empathetic and motivated. It is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a busy constituency office and make a real difference to the community. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Supporting the smooth running of the MP’s inbox, ensuring correspondence is tagged and allocated correctly.
• Manage the constituency diary.
• Engage with local organisations and businesses arranging visits, communicate policy changes and promote Dan’s work. This will involve writing and sending letters, knowledge of Mail Merge is preferred.
• Lead on the logistics for the MPs coffee mornings and community events. This includes creating letters or leaflets to send to local residents.
• Attending constituency surgeries and resident meetings and assisting with follow-up actions.
• Gather relevant information to assist with resolving cases.
• Providing administrative support to the team.
• Managing competing priorities or juggling multiple projects at the same time.

Occasional evening or weekend work will be required, for example to support constituency events or surgeries. Time off in lieu will be provided.

The role is full-time (part-time considered) and offered on a permanent basis following a six-month probation period. Flexible working will be considered

For full details of the role, including skills criteria, please email daniel.aldridge.mp@parliament.uk

Applicants must ensure that all material submitted reflects their own skills and experience. If AI tools are used to assist with drafting or editing any part of the application, this should be mentioned at the end of the covering letter.