Nusrat Ghani, Member of Parliament for Wealden, is looking to appoint a hard-working, enthusiastic and experienced Senior Parliamentary Assistant to work in her Westminster office.

Main duties include, but are not limited to:

• Produce high quality written reports and briefing notes
• Maintain and utilise knowledge of relevant legislation, including impact on constituency 
• Day to day running of the office in Parliament, including managing the MP's inbox and diary
• Prepare briefing notes for committees, parliamentary questions and articles
• Research local, regional and national issues to supoort the MP's work 
• Respond to correspondence from constituents, the media, lobbyists and other groups
• Ensure the MP is full briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
• Undertake supervisory responsibility as required
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed
• Research and monitor media coverage and social media and brief the MP on relevant issues
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the MP is accurately informed on key issues 
• Lead on project work as required

Candidates should have the following skills, experience and qualities:

• Quick, sharp and accurate writing skills
• Excellent organisational and adminisrative skills
• Strong communication skills and experience of providing high quality briefings and articles
• Able to manage and prioritise own workload and use their own initiative 
• Ability to manage projects
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually 
• Previous Parliamentary or relevant experience is essential