I am looking for a full-time Administrative Officer to work in both Westminster and Tooting on a fixed-term contract ending on 31st March 2016.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and conscientious individual with excellent communication skills, with experience and a good knowledge of the political process.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Opening and dispatching mail
• Diary management
• Assisting with arrangements for events (non-political)
• Responding to enquiries by telephone and e mail, passing on queries to other team members/MP as appropriate
• Providing administrative support in relation to MPs' expenses scheme
• Handling administrative arrangements for meetings with members of the public/MP surgeries
• Photocopying, filing, record-keeping and typing correspondence
• Liaising with external suppliers when required regarding office supplies

Skills required:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with constituents, Members of Parliament, Ministerial Departments, external organisations, local, national and international media
• Ability to work unsupervised but as part of the team
• Research and writing skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook
• Ability to prioritise heavy workload in busy environment and meet deadlines