Huw Merriman MP is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual with good people skills to help with casework at his Bexhill Constituency Office. This local full-time post focuses on dealing with constituents’ problems and enquiries.

• Duties and responsibilities include:
• Dealing with post, emails and telephone enquiries and taking appropriate action to resolve constituents’ concerns
• Drafting replies to constituents’ correspondence on a wide range of issues
• Liaising with councillors, local agencies, the government and the voluntary sector on casework and local issues to resolve matters
• Organising and attending constituency surgeries
• General office administrative duties

Skills required:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Quick and efficient work style
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels
• Be able to deal with issues in a sensitive and confidential manner
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in dealing with members of the public
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation as well as a sense of humour
• Car driver

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

Closing date: Friday 25 November

Salary scale between £16,000-23,000 depending on skills and experience

Please email a covering letter saying why you would be suitable for this post and CV (no longer than 2 pages) to [email protected]

For more information or an informal chat about this role please telephone Frances McKenna on 01424 734910.