Maternity cover until August 2018.

Chloe Smith is seeking an experienced caseworker for her busy office, based in either Norwich or London to provide maternity cover until August 2018.

The successful candidate will be accustomed to working to tight deadlines and have excellent time management skills.

Job Description

• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the Member is accurately informed on key issues and is aware of trends
• Attend surgeries, tribunals and meetings as appropriate
• Develop knowledge in specialist areas
• Ensure all cases are logged; monitor progress and ensure all identified actions are taken
• Ensure records are kept and information managed confidentially and in line with the Data Protection Act
• Gather relevant information to resolve or progress cases
• Liaise with Government agencies, voluntary sector and others to resolve constituency matters
• Manage and progress portfolio of casework appropriately
• Monitor media coverage, liaise with media, prepare press releases as required (on constituency, non-party political matters)
• Provide briefings for the Member
• Research local, regional or national issues to support Member's work
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents, the media, lobbyists and pressure groups