Assisting the Member in his Parliamentary duties and Shadow Cabinet role

• General administration tasks including monitoring and responding to emails and phone calls, drafting letters, compiling databases, typing, filing.
• Managing the Member’s diary and travel.
• Accompany the Member to meetings and events as required.
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external contacts.
• Monitor relevant parliamentary activity: business, legislation, motions, debates and questions, and act upon this where appropriate.
• Monitor media for any issues relating to the Member’s work, Shadow Cabinet responsibilities and areas of interest.
• Research and prepare accurate briefing notes on relevant policy issues, often to tight deadlines.
• Develop and maintain knowledge in specialist areas as required by the Member.
• Liaise closely with colleagues in the Gedling constituency office to support the Member’s constituency work.

Skills required:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent research, analytical and communication skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative, as well as part of a small team.
• Excellent IT skills including proficient use of Microsoft Office, eg word and outlook; and excel spread sheets.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to liaise effectively with Members of Parliament, constituents, external organisations and individuals.
• Attention to detail and excellent time management.
• Ability to remain discreet and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Sympathetic to the aims of the Labour Party.
• Parliamentary experience is an advantage.