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Eddie Hughes MP is looking to recruit a Constituency Support Officer to join his team, in Bloxwich, to support him with his work on behalf of the constituents of Walsall North. 

The Constituency Support Officer will assist with local meetings, surgeries, and events, as well as engaging with constituents and other stakeholders. The postholder will assist with constituency casework and enquiries, as well as support the MP in his constituency engagement.

Eddie is looking for a team member who is passionate about the difference MPs can make to the lives of their constituents, with strong initiative and someone who is keen to make their mark, make the role their own, and support the work of a busy team working on pressing local and national issues. A positive attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves is much more valuable than directly relevant experience.

Location: Walsall, UK
Job type: Permanent
Salary from: GBP £24,000.00
Salary to: GBP £34,000.00
Job published: 26-03-2024

Jane Stevenson, the MP for Wolverhampton North East, is looking for an experienced communicator to join her team as a Senior Press Officer. Flexible working available, with the position to be based either in the Constituency or Westminster Office (dependant on candidate) and one day working at home. This is an ideal opportunity to support an active and engaged MP, where you will be involved in all areas of Jane’s work, with plenty of opportunity to contribute and work collaboratively.

The successful candidate will have excellent written skills, with a high attention to detail, and able to adapt their style across different platforms and to reach different audiences. Jane welcomes experienced candidates with enthusiasm, ideas and the drive and determination to maximise opportunities within Parliament and the constituency.

Requirements:

  • A genuine interest in helping constituents and supporting the work of an MP
  • Outstanding written and verbal skills, with keen attention to detail, and an ability to communicate clearly and creatively
  • Experience managing social media and producing engaging content and graphics
  • Able to prioritise a demanding workload, with an eye for detail
  • An interest in current affairs and sympathy with the aims and values of the Conservative Party

Duties will include, but not limited to:

  • Draft press and social posts and support wider the communications objectives via the website, mass mailing, newsletters and social media
  • Monitoring media coverage and social media channels and preparing media briefings
  • Creating communication plans to accompany campaigns and events
  • Producing and editing videos and other content for social media
  • Establishing effective working relationships with local and national media
  • Assist with research and projects
  • Assist with arranging and attending events as required
  • Horizon scan to identify opportunities to pursue topics of local importance and to progress priority campaigns
  • Research and draft responses to constituents on policy and campaign issues
  • Undertake research to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues affecting relevant interests
  • There may be requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal hours and travel for work occasionally
  • May sometimes supervise another member of staff including coaching and mentoring

Benefits: 

  • Competitive salary within IPSA pay-scales £28,311-£45,927 (depending on location and experience)
  • Generous employer contribution pension scheme 
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 
  • Access to training and professional development opportunities 
  • Employee Assistance Programme 

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.

You must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years out of the last 5 years, and able to supply proof of your right to work in the UK.

Closing date: 5th April 2024

Location: London, UK
Job type: Permanent
Salary from: GBP £28,311.00
Salary to: GBP £45,927.00
Job published: 19-03-2024

Julia Lopez MP is looking to recruit a Communications and Campaigns Manager to join her Westminster-based team. The successful applicant will need to be able to undertake media and press activities, design and create content for social media, as well as assist with wider communications activities such as newsletter creation, community engagement and website management. They will also support Julia in progressing campaigns on behalf of the constituents of Hornchurch & Upminster and assist the team to undertake casework, spotting trends and topics of interest.

The applicant should be highly organised, a strong communicator and be able to use their own initiative to start new, and add to, existing projects. They should have experience in social media, communications, graphic production, photography and video editing. Julia welcomes experienced candidates with enthusiasm, ideas and the drive and determination to maximise opportunities within Parliament and the constituency.

The role is based in Westminster with travel to the constituency as required.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

  • Drafting correspondence on various issues on the Member’s behalf.
  • Logging cases, monitoring progress, and ensuring data is held and processed securely.
  • Ensuring that casework is dealt with sensitively, confidentially and accurately.
  • Providing advice and support to constituents by liaising with Government agencies, local government departments, the voluntary sector and any other organisations necessary to resolve casework matters
  • Researching local, regional and national issues to support the MP’s work
  • Drafting press and social media posts and supporting wider communications objectives via the website, mass mailing, newsletters and social media
  • Monitoring media coverage and social media channels and preparing media briefings
  • Creating communication plans to accompany campaigns and events
  • Assist with arranging and attending events as required
  • Horizon scan to identify opportunities to pursue topics of local importance and to progress priority campaigns

Requirements:

  • A genuine interest in helping constituents and supporting the work of an MP
  • Outstanding written and verbal skills, with keen attention to detail, and an ability to communicate clearly and creatively
  • Experience managing social media and producing engaging content and graphics
  • Able to prioritise a demanding workload, with an eye for detail
  • An interest in current affairs and sympathy with the aims and values of the Conservative Party

You must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years out of the last 5 years, and able to supply proof of your right to work in the UK.

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.

Julia Lopez MP | for Hornchurch & Upminster

 

 

 

 

 

Location: London, UK
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 26-02-2024

Hive Support has been recruiting for Members of Parliament in Westminster and across the UK for many years. We are the only specialist Parliamentary recruitment service, and regularly support MPs from all sides of the House with finding the right candidates for their teams. 

We are often asked to help find short-term, experienced staff to help cover sickness, annual leave or temporary increases in workloads. We rely on a pool of experienced staff to help us provide this service, and are always looking for new candidates who wish to take on additional work around their current role, or on an ongoing flexible basis.  

If you are already working for an MP, your IPSA contract states that you must have their permission to take on additional work. Please ensure you are clear on all your contractural and procedural requirements before you take on additional work. 

Please provide a cover letter alongside your CV advising what sort of work you are able to take on, this could include:

  • Casework
  • IPSA
  • Press/Comms
  • Research
  • Chief of Staff/Office Management
  • Constituency Support 

As well as providing an idea of what commitment you can offer:

  • Full time 
  • Part time
  • Flexi-time (around a current role)

We will keep your details on file and contact you as and when contracts become available. 

Job type: Temporary
Pay rate: Negotiable
Job published: 20-02-2024