The successful candidate will play a key part in increasing the MP’s visibility and impact across the constituency, with a strong focus on local issues such as access to GP services, water quality, and other concerns raised by residents. This job is intended to be an entry level role; however there may be some scope for negotiating a higher starting salary, depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of local campaigns and projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders.
• Draft locally focused content for social media, newsletters and the website, highlighting the MP’s work and the local impact of national policy.
• Assist with filming, editing and captioning of videos in the constituency.
• Draft responses to correspondence from constituents – both personal casework and policy correspondence.
• Provide general administrative support to the constituency office.
• Delivering leaflets and letters to constituents.
• Where needed, supporting events in Parliament - for example, helping with larger group visits or events.

Essential

• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• A keen interest in local issues affecting Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh and good knowledge of the local area.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence using social media and basic digital tools; experience with simple video editing or graphic tools.
• Confident in dealing with members of the public and stakeholders, including in sensitive or challenging situations.
• A proactive, can do attitude, with a willingness to work collaboratively in a small team and take on a broad range of tasks.
• Have good political awareness.
• Commitment to handling all information with discretion and confidentiality.

Desirable

• Experience in community organising, campaigning, casework, or working in a political or public service environment.