Paul Blomfield, MP for Sheffield Central and Shadow Minister for Exiting the European Union, is seeking a full time Senior Parliamentary Assistant in his busy Westminster Office to support him in his parliamentary and shadow ministerial work and to undertake a supervisory role. As a senior position, this would ideally suit a candidate with work experience in a similar field.

This is a permanent position subject to satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.

Main Responsibilities

• 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
• Ensure the Member is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the
• 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 Work
• Provide generalist admin support
• Oversee and respond to policy correspondence and enquiries
• Undertake research, usually from readily available sources, on straightforward subjects

Person Specification

• A working knowledge of parliament and current affairs with good political judgement. Parliamentary experience is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal along with strong research and analytical skills with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider team as well as the ability to work independently without supervision
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Key IT skills including use of the Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of social media and basic website knowledge
• Demonstrable commitment to Labour Party values

https://www.paulblomfield.co.uk/news/2019/06/05/vacancy-senior-parliamentary-assistant-for-paul-blomfield-mp/