The main aspects of this job are policy correspondence, some diary management, and general office management. Flexible working options are possible, to attract the right candidate; flexibility could include working part of the time from home.

The most important candidate attributes for this role are a very strong public service ethic, natural human empathy, faultless written English and an interest in public policy. The successful candidate also needs to be self-motivated, well organised and comfortable working as part of a dispersed team with colleagues based elsewhere.

The salary will be within the pay scale set by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority for a Senior Parliamentary Assistant, and according to experience.