An Administrative Officer is required for the constituency office of Emma Lewell-Buck MP in South Shields.
The position is 3 days per week and the salary is £18,000 pro rata.
A brief job description is below – although this is not exhaustive:
- Diary Management for the Member
- Handling administrative arrangements for meetings with members of the public / surgeries
- Liaise with external suppliers when required regarding office supplies
- Manage and monitor incoming calls and enquiries
- Opening and dispatching mail
- Photo-copying, filing, record keeping and typing correspondence
- Responding to enquiries by telephone and email and passing on queries to relevant person.
- Attending visits with the member
- Responsibility for some social media content
- Mass mailings
- Assisting with arrangements of large and small scale events in the constituency
Personal Specification:
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
- Experience in a busy office
- Excellent IT skills – especially email and database
- Well organised
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Able to demonstrate commitment to the aims of the Labour Party
- Understanding and commitment to confidentiality
- Previous administration experience
- Enthusiasm and dedictaion
- Ability to deal with difficult or challenging situations
- Driving licence and own car would be preferable
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 6th May and interviews are scheduled to be held on Friday 13th May.
The successful applicant will be subject to references and security clearance in line with parliamentary procedure
To apply for this role please send a CV and covering letter either by email to emma.lewell-buck.mp@parliament.uk or post to Emma Lewell-Buck MP, 19 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4LS.
For further information or to discuss this role then please contact Rebecca Atkinson on 0191 4271240.