Gerard Killen MP is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Parliamentary Assistant to work 4 days per week in his Westminster office.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working in a similar role
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work alongside a busy constituency team
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to prioritise a demanding workload, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• An interest in Scottish politics and will be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour and Co-operative movement.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake research on a range of subjects including local, regional or national issues to support the Member's work.
• Monitor bills, Early Day Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates, etc
• Monitor media coverage and brief Member accordingly
• Prepare briefing notes for committees, parliamentary questions, articles and press releases
• Draft parliamentary questions
• Manage the parliamentary diary
• Speechwriting  
• Work closely with constituency office
• Assist with casework when required
• Undertake supervisory responsibility as required