Are you passionate about human rights, women’s rights, social justice and/or child protection? Are you self-motivated, well organised, with very strong communication and administrative skills and an eye for detail? Experience of working in Parliament or a political environment is desirable.

The main responsibilities of the post include:

• Supporting Sarah in her Parliamentary business including monitoring Bills, PQs, debates etc. and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation
• Research and analysis to prepare for speeches, briefing notes and articles
• Managing media enquiries, monitoring media coverage and briefing Sarah on relevant issues
• Writing and producing constituency communications, e.g. Newsletters
• Publicising Sarah’s communications on social media and managing Sarah’s websites
• Undertaking administrative tasks in the Westminster office and liaising with the constituency office
• Providing organisational support for events, both in Westminster and the constituency
• Responding effectively and courteously to routine correspondence and enquiries, both over the telephone and by email
• Other duties which may be assigned on an ad-hoc basis

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound research and analytical skills with keen attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise a demanding workload, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to show initiative in working independently, but be a vital member of a close-knit team
• Good level of proficiency in IT, particularly MS Office

Location: Principally based in London but with regular visits to the constituency and additional meetings across the UK