Angela Eagle MP is recruiting someone to work as the lead staff member in her Parliamentary office.

Responsibilities for the successful candidate will include:

• Carry out research to assist Angela in her Parliamentary duties, on both national issues and matters arising in Wallasey
• Draft speeches, articles, press releases, parliamentary questions and regular pieces for social media
• Liaise with journalists in order to place stories in the media
• Diary management and other administrative duties
• Respond to correspondence from constituents on policy issues
• Monitor media coverage and brief member on relevant issues
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of Bills, Early Day Motions, legislation, Hansard debates etc

Person specification:

• Good understanding of parliamentary procedure
• Ability to research a range of topics and analyse complex information
• Proactive and able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to adapt style to different audiences
• Ability to build constructive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party