Jo Johnson MP is looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic Parliamentary Assistant for his Westminster Office

Key Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with working independently as well as part of a small team
• Good administrative and IT skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Experience of working for a Member of Parliament is preferable

Job Description:
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues
• Monitor media coverage, liaise with local media, prepare articles and press releases as required
• Prepare and present briefing/speaking notes for the MP
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents regarding local and national policy issues
• Log all cases; monitor progress and ensure all identified actions are taken
• Attend surgeries and meetings as appropriate
• Undertake research, usually from readily available sources, on straightforward subjects
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the MP is accurately informed on key issues
• Manage the MP’s website contents