Neil Coyle MP is looking for a Parliamentary Assistant to work in his busy parliamentary office. The job is full-time.

Key Tasks
• Providing research and briefings on specific subjects relevant to Neil’s constituency, policy interest and select committee work
• Diary management for a very busy schedule in parliament and constituency
• Organising parliamentary questions and ensuring constituents and organisations receive replies
• Drafting blogs, updates and ads for Neil’s web and facebook presence
• Preparing and distributing press releases, newsletters, and email and print mail-outs. Securing, monitoring and disseminating positive coverage
• Helping draft responses to policy enquiries from constituents
• Monitoring legislation, Early Day Motions and other relevant parliamentary business and maintaining and developing knowledge of legislative process
• Managing Westminster tours and PMQ ticket requests from constituents
• Accompanying and representing Neil in relevant meetings
• Ensuring professional records are kept adhering to Data Protection Act requirements and respecting the confidentiality of data at all times

Personal Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated and an ability to take initiative and be responsible for own workload
• A strong attention to detail and an ability to prioritise a demanding workload, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• An awareness and understanding of local and national political issues
• Being sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party