Location: Peterborough although travel will be required between the constituency and Parliamentary offices

Responsibilities:

• Overall oversight and management of the Westminster and constituency office teams
• Ensure accurate office and personnel records are kept up to date and that information is managed confidentially and in line with the Data Protection Act
• Liaise with IPSA and ensure they are notified of any contractual changes as necessary
• Responsibility for managing all aspects of the budget including paying bills on time and keeping the MP informed of all relevant financial matters
• Overall management of the MP’s diary, delegating tasks to others as appropriate
• Support the MP’s work in the constituency
• Maintain ownership of projects for example local campaigns/ draft consultation responses
• Develop and maintain knowledge of bills, EDMs, debates, etc.
• Research local, regional and national issues
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents, the media, etc as required
• Progress casework as required
• Deal with complex queries and complaints on the MP’s behalf
• Liaise with groups at Westminster, within the constituency and the general public on the MP’s behalf as necessary
• General administrative tasks including ensuring the office is fully equipped
• Accompanying the MP to visits, meetings and surgeries as required
• Additional duties as requested by the MP

The following skills are required:

• Self-motivated and able to take the initiative
• Strong planning and organisational ability
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and social media
• Proven record in community engagement
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Ability to work flexible hours – including some evening and weekend work
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party
• Excellent understanding of the British Political System
• Excellent grasp of current affairs

The following skills are desirable but not essential:

• Experience of casework systems and management
• Experience managing budgets
• Experience working with a wide range of people with complex demands
• Knowledge of the constituency and issues relevant to the area