Chris Leslie MP is looking for a full-time Parliamentary Assistant to work in his Westminster office.

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 to:

• Carry out research into local, national and international issues in order to support Chris with debates, speeches, articles and media;
• Undertake administrative tasks to manage the Westminster office;
• Help manage Chris’ media and social media presence;
• Meet with stakeholders.

Essential:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to work unsupervised and independently;
• Strong research skills;
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook;
• Ability to prioritise heavy workload in busy environment and meet deadlines;
• Ability to liaise effectively with Members of Parliament, external organisations and media;
• Experience of dealing with sensitive issues and respecting the need for confidentiality.

It is desirable that applicants have:

• Experience working in politics;
• Experience using social and digital media;
• A commitment to Labour Party values.