Constituency Support Officer to Patricia Gibson Mp

Patricia Gibson MP is recruiting a Constituency Support Officer, based in her busy constituency office in Ardrossan. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, hard-working individual who would like to be part of the small dedicated team supporting Patricia’s work for the constituents of North Ayrshire and Arran.

**Working for**: Patricia Gibson, MP for North Ayrshire and Arran

**Job Title**: Constituency Support Officer

**Location**:Constituency Office, Ardrossan

**Duration**: Full-time

**Salary**: £21,529 - £34,599, dependent on experience. In line with IPSA Pay Scales. You will also benefit from a 10% employer’s pension contribution.

**Details**:
Patricia Gibson MP is seeking to recruit a full-time Constituency Support Officer based in her constituency office in Ardrossan. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly capable individual to join Patricia’s constituency team to support her work as the Member of Parliament for North Ayrshire and Arran.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone with an exceptional level of oral and written communication skills, and a positive attitude to work. Experience of casework is preferred but not essential, as training will be given.

Applicants should have a strong awareness and knowledge of local and national politics, and an awareness of the constituency of North Ayrshire and Arran.

**Responsibilities will include**:

- Draft responses to constituents.
- Ensure records are kept and information managed confidentially in line with data protection legislation.
- Ensure that each case is dealt with promptly, sensitively, confidentially and accurately in accordance with the MP.
- Establish, monitor and update social media and online presence in the constituency. Produce online graphics and video content, as well as publicising surgeries and news alerts etc.
- Gather relevant information to assist with resolving cases.
- Log all cases; monitor progress and ensure all identified actions are taken.
- Retain records and information confidentially and in line with the Data Protection Act.
- Maintaining, updating and developing knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance.
- Administrative and general support for the work of the office.
- Any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the MP.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Relevant degree or experience.
- Sympathetic to the aims and goals of the Scottish National Party
- Outstanding level of interpersonal written and oral communication skills
- Ability to produce written correspondence to a high professional standard with attention to detail, including proof reading skills and accuracy
- Office administration skills
- Motivated to work independently as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a small team
- Positive approach to work

**Desirable Requirements**:

- Broad range of office or administrative experience
- Knowledge of North Ayrshire & Arran constituency
- Experience of casework
- Previous use of electronic casework systems

**General Information**:Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO).

**Closing Date**: 5pm on Friday 8 September