Michael Ellis MP (Minister of State for Transport) has a vacancy for a full-time Parliamentary Assistant in his busy Westminster office. The successful applicant will help provide administrative support to Michael in his Parliamentary and constituency business. The applicant should be highly organised, a strong communicator and someone who is able to work accurately to deadlines in a fast-paced Parliamentary office.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing members of the public with information, advice and support over the telephone and in writing.
• Drafting responses to constituent queries, especially - though not exclusively - on issues of Government policy.
• Ensuring that accurate records are kept and updated with deadlines for future action.
• Maintaining absolute discretion and adhering to Data Protection Act principles at all times.
• Efficiently and effectively managing Michael’s busy Westminster and Parliamentary diaries.
• Opening and despatching mail.
• Organising Parliamentary tours for constituents.
• Other administrative tasks.
• Carrying out any other duties as and when required in order to contribute to the efficient running of Michael’s office.

Required experience/skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to assess and analyse large volumes of information quickly and accurately.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Motivation to provide high quality service to constituents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Microsoft Word and Outlook).

Candidates should be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.