Marsha de Cordova MP is seeking to appoint a new Parliamentary Assistant to support her in her role as the MP for Battersea and Shadow Minister for Disabled People.

The position would suit a flexible, proactive and hard-working individual who can act on their own initiative.

The successful applicant will be a self-starter, highly organised with excellent communication skills. A good understanding of how parliament works is desirable.

Main responsibilities

• Develop and maintain good knowledge of legislation, bills, debates, APPG’s etc.
• Monitor relevant Parliamentary activity: legislation, motions, debates and questions.
• Evaluate, Analyse and interpret data to ensure the Member is accurately informed on key    issues.
• Advise on policy issues and prepare briefings for meetings, committees, debates etc.
• Draft written and oral questions, press releases, quotes articles as appropriate.
• Respond to correspondence and enquiries from constituents, the media, lobbyists and pressure groups.
• Monitor media and update online media platforms including the Members website and social media channels.
• Develop and maintain knowledge in specialist areas as required by Member.
• Diary Management.

Personal Specification:

• Good knowledge and understanding of parliamentary business and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation skills, good attention to detail and able to plan organise and prioritise workload and work towards tight deadlines.
• Excellent ICT skills, including MS Office and online social media platforms.
• Ability to work proactively and independently as well as part of a team.
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party.