Chris Elmore, MP for Ogmore, is looking for a part time Parliamentary Assistant (3 days a week) to join his team in the Westminster Office.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, innovative, energetic, team player, eager to learn and want to make a difference.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of bills, Early day Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc.
• Diary Management
• Ensure the Member is fully briefed in potential questions and motions to be put to the house
• Give advice on policy issues
• Monitor media coverage and brief the Member on relevant issues
• Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions etc.
• Progress casework as required
• Project Management
• Project Work
• Provide generalist admin support
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries
• Supervise staff members where appropriate
• Undertake research, usually from readily available sources, on straightforward subjects

This post would ideally suit a recent graduate or somebody looking for their first job in Parliament.