Work Opportunity: Constituency Officer for Elin Jones MS
Salary range (pro rata): £32,351 - £45,380
All new staff are expected to enter on the scale minimum of the appropriate pay band. Individual staff will, subject to satisfactory performance, move up the incremental scale one point at a time on the anniversary of their commencement of employment until they reach the scale maximum for their band.
Working hours: 32 hours per week
Appointment type: Fixed Term for 10 months, with the possibility of making it permanent dependent on the outcome of the 2026 election
Location: 32 Pier Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2LN, with some working from home possible.
Reference: MBS-027-25
Purpose of job:
The Constituency Officer will assist the Member as a key part of the team. As well as supporting the member with organizing the diary and attending meetings with the Member, the Constituency Officer will also assist the office with casework, communication and responding to constituent inquiries to assist them with a variety of problems and projects. Discussing on the phone and by email will be key to the job and then working together with Elin and the team to find solutions and opportunities
Main duties:
- Respond to inquiries from constituents.
- Assist the Member with her diary, arranging meetings and preparing information for the Member in advance, as required.
- Assisting the Caseworker to maintain the casework system ensuring that all cases are logged; assisting with monitoring progress and assist the Caseworker to ensure that all the actions identified are taken.
- Draft letters, briefing notes and any other documents on a range of issues at the request of the Member of Parliament.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Experience of working and writing to a high standard in both Welsh and English.
- Experience of working in a busy office environment, with clear communication skills and good collaboration skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to the local area.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, combating discrimination and promoting the equality of opportunities and the Nolan Principles of Public Life
Essential qualifications:
- Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject; or
- NVQ Qualification level 3 or 4 or equivalent in Office Administration, Customer Service or a relevant subject.