Andrea is looking for a confident, experienced and versatile professional to be responsible for the smooth running of a busy Constituency Office.

Working with a small, friendly team, the successful candidate’s duties will include:

• Ensuring that all constituency casework enquiries are properly logged; progressed and completed.
• Liaising with government agencies, local authorities and third-party organisations.
• Management of own caseload.
• Supervision of other members of staff.
• Attendance at surgeries and other meetings to assist the Member in dealing with constituents' issues.
• Working with the Office Manager (based in London) to ensure that administration tasks associated with the office are completed.
• Management of the Member’s diary in the Constituency.
• Continually maintain, update and develop personal knowledge of demanding, specialised or complex cases.
• Effectively communicate with both external and internal contacts, including in the media.
• Co-ordination of constituency events and meetings.
• Ability to prepare briefings and compose press releases.
• Occasionally draft press releases

Essential skills/experience

• Experience of leadership within the office of an MP, MEP or similar public figure.
• Excellent knowledge of legislation and guidelines relevant to constituency casework.
• Excellent communication skills, including written skills and competence on Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook Excel).
• The ability to work within a team, on own initiative and to tight deadlines.
• The ability to work flexibly and juggle a range of tasks.
• The ability to demonstrate sensitivity and ensure that the highest standards of confidentiality are upheld.
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.

Desirable skills/experience

• A working knowledge of parliamentary procedures.
• Knowledge of the constituency and local political, social and economic environment.

Hours: Full time - some Saturdays will be required.