Chris Loder MP is seeking a full-time Parliamentary Assistant. This is a great opportunity to work in the heart of Parliament as part of a supportive and close-knit team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of the MP’s inbox and diary.
• Draft and send policy correspondence to constituents on a broad range of topics.
• Assist with casework as required.
• Attend and participate in meetings, occasionally on behalf of the MP, taking notes as required.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the West Dorset constituency.
• Engage confidentially, professionally, with care and integrity on behalf of the MP with members of the public, through telephone enquiries, email and face-to-face.
• Maintain on-going relationships within Parliament, the West Dorset constituency, and with special-interest groups.
• Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, meetings and items of Parliamentary business.
• Provide generalist admin support to the MP.
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed and work with colleagues in communications/casework to identify potential impacts from the research work and communicate them effectively.
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues.
• Assist in writing external communications, including speeches for the MP.
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally.

Skills and Values:

• Excellent communicative skills, both written and verbal.
• Pro-active and flexible, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent IT skills, with experience using Outlook.
• Experience using casework management software (Caseworker) is desired, but not essential.
• Knowledge of the West Dorset area is desired, but not essential.
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.