Pauline Latham OBE MP is looking for a Parliamentary Assistant to join her busy staff team in her Westminster office. Ideally, the successful candidate should have previous experience of working in Parliament or in a similar role.

The main responsibilities of the role are: researching material, preparing briefings, newsletters, reports, maintaining the Member’s website and assisting with her social media activity.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertaking research thoroughly and accurately. Analysing, evaluating and interpreting data on key issues.
• Drafting Parliamentary Questions.
• Developing a knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Drafting written correspondence on a range of issues
• Drafting briefings on a range of policy issues as necessary.
• Writing articles and preparing media briefs as necessary.
• Monitoring media coverage and liaising with the media as necessary.
• Developing and managing a range of social media platforms.
• Updating and maintaining the Member’s website.
• Communicating effectively with both internal and external contacts.
• Any other duties commensurate with the post and required by the Member.

Experience required:

• Ideally, 12 months' previous experience working in Parliament
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise a heavy workload, work under pressure and work well as part of a team.
• Educated to degree level.
• Competent use of a range of IT packages.
• A knowledge of Mid-Derbyshire would be advantageous.
• Sensitive to the work of the Conservative Party.

Part time, 20 hours per week, Hours negotiable, Job Share considered.