I am currently looking to hire staff in my constituency office in Kingston-Upon-Hull. Please see the two job ads below.
Title: Office Manager/Caseworker
Location: Kingston-Upon-Hull
Details: Liberal Democrat MEP Rebecca Taylor is seeking an experienced Office Manager for her Yorkshire and Humber constituency office in Kingston-Upon-Hull. The role will involve organising the administration of the constituency office, including managing budgets, managing and researching constituency casework and representing Rebecca when constituents contact the office for assistance. Tasks will also include organising Rebecca's visits in Yorkshire and the Humber Region, meeting local stakeholders and maintaining a link between Rebecca's work in Brussels and the Liberal Democrat Party in the region.
Ensuring that the Brussels office and the Regional office communicate and coordinate their work effectively will be essential. Assisting constituents with EU related casework will be helped by working with the Brussels office and overseeing any future casework staff and/or interns.
Applicants must have:
· at least 3 years office management experience, preferably in a similar role, assisting the public with casework or working in government/politics
· a very good knowledge of Yorkshire and the Humber Region.
Preferably, a candidate would have:
· knowledge of the European Union and the European political process
The ideal candidate would be a self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team. They would take a pro-active approach towards assisting constituents, understanding how the EU affects them and how to help them with their inquiries. The successful candidate must be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats. Knowledge of Data Protection, Health and Safety law and experience of project management will be useful.
Salary: In the region of £20-25,000 p/a depending on experience
Contact: Please send a CV and application letter to Rebecca Taylor at rtaylorapps@gmail.com
In your application letter please explain how you meet the two essential criteria, and where relevant, the preferable criteria. Applicants not meeting the two essential criteria will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date/Start date: The deadline for applications is Friday 25th May, with interviews planned for Friday 1st June
Title: Communications Officer/Constituency Liaison
Location: Kingston-Upon-Hull
Details: Liberal Democrat MEP Rebecca Taylor is seeking a Media Officer for her Yorkshire and Humber constituency office in Kingston-Upon-Hull. The role will involve managing Rebecca's Press and Communications output, following European Union political developments, as well as the situation locally and nationally. Tasks will include, drafting press releases, identifying key issues in Rebecca's Parliamentary work and relevant stories in the UK press, establishing contact with journalists and organising Rebecca's web profile. They could also include representing Rebecca, accompanying her on visits and meeting local stakeholders on her behalf.
Key to the role will be the ability to work well with the Liberal Democrat Press Team in the European Parliament and the constituency offices of other MEPs and MPs, where relevant. The ability to communicate Rebecca's work to constituents, to liaise with the Brussels office and to identify the issues key to the Liberal Democrats in Europe will be essential.
Applicants must have:
· experience of press/communications work, preferably in a similar role.
· a very good knowledge of Yorkshire and the Humber Region.
Preferably, a candidate would have:
· knowledge of the European Union and the European political process
The ideal candidate would be a self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team. They would have the ability to understand and interpret developments and communicate them to Rebecca's constituents. They would have a good grasp of how the EU affects citizens and how citizens perceive the EU. They would also be able to demonstrate where they have performed a communications role successfully in the past. The successful candidate must be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats
Salary: In the region of £20-25,000 p/a depending on experience. The role will involve working 4 days a week for Rebecca and 1 for the regional party, with salary divided accordingly
Contact: Please send a CV and application letter to Rebecca Taylor at rtaylorapps@gmail.com
In your application letter please explain how you meet the two essential criteria, and where relevant, the preferable criteria. Applicants not meeting the two essential criteria will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date/Start date: The deadline for applications is Friday 25th May, with interviews planned for Friday 1st June