Greg Hands, Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham, is looking to recruit a Parliamentary Support Officer, to be based in his House of Commons office.

The successful applicant will have a strong work ethic, be highly motivated and be able to work as part of a small team.  They should be able to manage a large volume of correspondence and demonstrate a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.  The role would suit a new or recent graduate, an existing Parliamentary intern or a part-time student with campaigns experience.

Responsibilities will include:

• Analysing patterns of enquiries relating to local constituency campaigns
• Dealing with policy and casework queries from constituents and updating them on developments relating to the issues raised
• Logging cases and ensuring all identified actions are taken
• Providing support to caseworker and cover to other staff members as required
• Opening and dispatching mail

The ideal candidate will have:

• A good understanding of the Chelsea and Fulham constituency
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong writing and IT skills
• Able to take the initiative and work proactively
• Ability to manage own workload and work to tight deadlines
• Knowledge of foreign languages a definite plus