Rupert Matthews is establishing a projects office to assist his additional duties in the European Parliament in Brussels. He is seeking a Projects Officer to help with the running of projects related to international trade, international co-operation and shared cultural outlooks.

Rupert is a member of the Culture and Education Committee and the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee. He is also a member of the Delegation for relations with Switzerland and Norway and to the EU-Iceland Joint Parliamentary Committee.

Tasks Include:

• Conducting in depth research on various topics in relation to promoting the East Midlands abroad to boost trade and tourism
• A knowledge of Northern Europe and the Baltic is desirable
• Writing project proposals, speeches, articles and providing in depth briefings
• Being proactive, looking to expand projects and achieve effective changes
• Working closely with Westminster colleagues and the East Midlands office to effect change and ensure concerns and local issues are explored and dealt with
• Organising, meetings conferences and events
• Dealing with general administration, travel arrangements and correspondences

Candidate should have:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Attention to detail is essential
• Strong IT skills
• Previous parliamentary experience is desirable as well as a knowledge of the East Midlands
• A commitment to the aims and values of the Conservative Party