Caseworker/communications Officer for Suzanne Webb - Stourbridge, United Kingdom - Hive Support Ltd

Hive Support Ltd

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Stourbridge, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Suzanne Webb MP is looking to recruit a Caseworker/Communications Officer, to be part of her constituency team in Stourbridge. Caseworkers play an important role in an MP's office, supporting the MP to ensure that constituents concerns are heard and actioned. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team making a real impact for the people in and around Stourbridge.

You will also have responsibility for helping to ensure Suzanne's work is being reported to constituents and will develop and drive communications activity and content creation.

Responsibilities will include:

Drafting responses to constituents on personal and policybased issues.
Assisting with constituency casework projects and nonpolitical campaigns.
Undertaking administrative tasks when required, such as updating contacts, spreadsheets and mail merges.
Helping to monitor and update a social media and online presence in the constituency.
Producing online graphics and video content, as well as publicising surgeries and news alerts.
Assisting with the production of newsletters, constituency updates and topical reports.

Experience and Skills Required:

Experience of casework in a public facing role or working with the public is desirable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Applicants will be highly organised and capable of juggling multiple priorities as well as reacting at short notice.
Good knowledge of relevant IT software, including Microsoft Office and video/photo editing software such as Canva.
Experience of producing graphics and videos for social media is desirable, with a creative approach to content creation

Benefits:

Oneyear fixed term contract, with possibility of extension
Salary in line with IPSA pay scales £21,529£32,983, dependent on experience
Generous employer contribution pension scheme
Initial 25 days annual leave potentially with further increases dependent upon length of service
Access to training and professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme

There is a requirement upon appointment to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members' Staff Verification Office (MSVO

An offer of employment will be conditional upon provision of two satisfactory references.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
£21,529.00-£34,599.00 per year

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