Gillian Keegan MP is looking for a constituency-based Caseworker to support her office. The role will be based in the constituency office in Chichester with periodic travel to Westminster and is best suited to a candidate with local knowledge. The candidate should be flexible and able to use their initiative to take on other tasks to assist the team when needed.

Responsibilities will include:

• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries
• Deal with standard queries from members of the public
• Meet constituents in the constituency office
• Draft responses to constituents
• Gathering relevant information to assist with resolving cases
• Log all cases; monitor progress and ensure all identified actions are taken
• Undertake research and produce briefings into local and national issues
• Organise and attend surgeries as well as other meetings as appropriate
• Contribute to Gillian Keegan MP’s social media presence in the constituency and publicise surgeries and public meetings etc.
• Draft regular local and national articles, press releases and updates to the website
• Retain records and information confidentially and in line with the Data Protection Act.

Required experience/skills:

• Proficiency in modern IT collaboration tools including Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Skype is essential and a desired working knowledge of other programmes such as Adobe Rush, Canva and Premiere Pro
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills as the role involves effective teamworking with Gillian Keegan MP and the Westminster based staff
• Ability to prioritise own workload, as the role involves lone and remote working
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Candidates should be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.