Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine is looking for a Senior Parliamentary Assistant/Office Manager for her constituency and parliamentary operation.

The role will demand a self-starter preferably, but not essentially, with parliamentary experience.

Responsibilities will include:

• Advise the MP on policy issues
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the MP is accurately informed on key issues
• Deal with complex queries and complaints on the MPs' behalf, including drafting and signing letters
• Ensure office is fully equipped
• Lead on projects as required
• Liaise with groups/personnel at Westminster, within the constituency and the general public on the Member's behalf as necessary
• Manage the office team, ensuring accurate personnel records are kept and notifying IPSA of contractual changes as necessary
• Overall management of the Member's diary commitments, delegating tasks to others as appropriate
• Prepare and present results for the purposes of briefing notes for committees, parliamentary questions, articles and press releases
• Responsibility for managing all aspects of the budget, keeping the Member informed of all relevant financial matters
• Undertake research on complex and/or difficult subjects
• Undertake supervisory responsibility as required