The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, friendly individual with a keen interest in politics. A candidate who already has some experience of working in Parliament and an MP’s office is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities:

Assisting the Parliamentary Team in the day-to-day working of the office;
General Administration;
Assisting with policy correspondence;
Booking Parliamentary tours for constituents;
Dealing with daily queries from constituents by telephone or in person;
Monitoring the Member’s inbox and managing the post.

The successful candidate should have:

Strong inter-personal and communication skills, both written and oral;
Good organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently;
Personal initiative and strong, pro-active work ethic;
A high level of attention to detail, even when under considerable pressure;
The ability to maintain complete discretion and confidentiality;
Strong political knowledge, understanding and judgement;
A commitment to the Conservative Party’s aims and values;
Good IT skills.