Administrative Assistant-Ciarán Ahern Td

nan; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciarán Ahern TD is hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant based primarily at Leinster House, Dublin 2. The role supports his work on local and national issues, managing a busy diary and coordinating constituency activities. You will arrange meetings, draft communications and help with public engagement while upholding Labour values.

The position requires organisation, initiative, and strong IT, writing and research skills, with occasional travel to Dublin South West for clinics or events.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with the public and constituents.
• Strong understanding of Dublin South West issues and Irish affairs.
• Ability to exercise judgement and initiative in a political setting.
• Experience with social media content and basic design/video editing skills.
• Good IT skills and willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong writing and research abilities with tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to summarise complex information.
• Commitment to Labour values and improving lives.

Responsibilities

• Constituency organising and liaising with community groups.
• Handle constituency casework on housing, welfare, employment, planning, transport.
• Digital organising and managing social media channels.

Skills

Public interaction

Community issues

Judgement and initiative

Social media content

Graphic design tools

Video editing software

IT skills

Writing and research

Attention to detail

Policy understanding

Education

Bachelor-level qualification in law or political science

Masters in a relevant subject (law or political science)

Job description

We’re Hiring: Join Ciarán Ahern's team in Dublin South West!

Ciarán Ahern TD is hiring a full time Administrative Assistant based primarily in Leinster House.

The deadline is Friday 20 November 2026.

Name of the employer

Ciarán Ahern TD

Minimum annual remuneration

€40,361.23

Location/s of employment

Primarily based at Leinster House, Dublin 2; may need to travel to Dublin South West and elsewhere if and when needed for constituency clinics, meetings, etc. as required.

Hours of work

41 hours per week- Full time (inclusive of lunch breaks)

Description of the employment

The Role of Administrative Assistant to Ciarán Ahern TD

This is an exciting role at the heart of Irish politics. You will work closely with Ciarán on a wide range of issues, supporting his work on everything from local issues to national policy.

You will be a key member of Ciarán's team. This a role for a highly motivated individual: a problem-solver with great attention to detail; someone who can manage a busy diary and can manage their own time well; a person who can take initiative and has no hesitation in picking up the phone to get to the heart of an issue, and crucially a person who shares Labour’s values about improving people’s lives and communities.

This role is primarily based in Leinster House, Dublin with the successful candidate expected to be available to travel to Dublin South West if and when needed for constituency clinics, meetings, etc. as required.

Job Description

We are looking for a candidate who can keep Ciarán's office focused, organised and on-track to deliver real results for his constituents and for the Labour party.

There are a number of critical tasks for Ciarán's team, management of constituency operation, digital organising and political and policy research and advice.

Key duties will include:

• Constituency organising: A knowledge of the Dublin South West constituency and the key issues affecting the constituency. Briefing Ciarán on media, political and local community developments. Drafting public communication materials including, but not limited to, constituency leaflets and letters. Building relationships with community organisations, residents associations and other relevant groups. Organising and running public events with Ciarán and the Labour Party in Dublin South West and elsewhere.
• Constituency case work: Managing constituency casework on individual and community issues including housing, social welfare, employment, planning, and transport. Managing the constituency database and assisting with the scheduling and running of constituency advice clinics.
• Digital organising: Managing Ciarán's social media channels and implementing strategies to promote engagement and content creation.

Preferred Skills and Experience

We’re looking for someone who has some or all of the following attributes:

• Feels comfortable and confident dealing with members of the public who need our help.
• Understands the issues facing communities in Dublin South West and across Ireland.
• Has the capacity to exercise judgement, discretion, and initiative within a politically sensitive environment.
• Has experience of social media content production and is familiar with graphic design tools and video editing software.
• Has good IT skills and an eagerness to learn new systems.
• Has strong writing and research skills and can work to a tight deadline.
• Has an excellent eye for detail and can summarise complex information.
• Believes in building a kinder, fairer and more sustainable Ireland.
• Third level qualification in a relevant subject such as law, political science.
• Masters qualification in relevant subject such as law, political science.
• Knowledge and experience in using quantitative and qualitative research methods on election and canvass strategy.
• Working knowledge of Irish legal system and state agencies.
• Background in PR including event organising, logistics management and communications.

Pay

Starting pay is €40,361.23 and there is a system of yearly increments. Pay rates are set by the Houses of the Oireachtas and cannot be varied by individual TDs.

Range of Duties for Administrative Assistant employed by a Member of the Houses of the Oireachtas

The Administrative Assistant is expected to undertake a range of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Office management:
• Dealing with all incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Diary and inbox management in liaison with the Member
• Preparing and formatting documentation relating to the Member’s brief
• Maintaining an efficient filing and expenses tracking system
• Public Engagement:
• Dealing with constituents’ queries by email, telephone and in-person. This involves obtaining full and accurate details of the problem, contacting the relevant Government Department/Local Authority or organisation, and communicating the result to the constituent.
• Managing the coordination and promotion of regular constituency clinics
• Designing and drafting public communication materials, including flyers, posters, constituency updates and letters
• Assisting the Member with the organisation of meetings/events/webinars etc.
• Liaising and building relationships with community organisations, public agencies, the voluntary sector and other bodies.
• Representing the Labour Party and Ciarán Ahern TD in the constituency, at events and briefings
• Parliamentary and Political Functions:
• Formulating and collaborating in the preparation of speeches, statements, Topical Questions and Parliamentary Questions on behalf of the Member
• Identifying gaps and solutions to local policy challenges through engaging with constituents and key stakeholders
• Build relationships and maintain a strong understanding of relevant research, policies and legislation
• Management of social media, press and media relations.
• Such other related and appropriate duties as may be assigned by the member.

The successful candidate requires excellent computer, inter-personal and communication skills, and an ability to work as part of a dynamic team and on their own initiative.

Pay: From €40,361.23 per year

Work Location: In person