Rt Hon Nick Gibb MP is seeking to recruit a Parliamentary Research Assistant to join his small team based in Westminster starting June 2018. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated graduate to develop his or her political experience whilst making a significant contribution to the team's operation.

Key responsibilities
• Drafting responses to correspondence on national policy issues
• Assisting with case work
• Liaising with government agencies, local authorities and third party organisations
• Providing briefing papers ahead of meetings/events/speeches
• Monitoring and actively managing local issues/campaigns
• Attending meetings with or on behalf of MP as required
• Drafting material for local media

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
• Strong political awareness and understanding of the British political system
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills
• An ability to undertake detailed research
• A self-starter who is also a team-player
• Enthusiasm for local as well as national politics
• A strong academic record with an attention to detail
• Experience of working with members of the public
• Must be willing and able to travel regularly to the constituency
• Must be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party