Gavin Williamson, Member of Parliament for South Staffordshire and Secretary of State for Education, is looking for a hardworking and proactive Communications Assistant to join his friendly constituency office team.

Position Summary:
The ideal candidate will have a positive, ‘can do’ attitude, good people and organisational skills and a keen interest in politics.

The position will provide an excellent opportunity for a candidate wishing to develop a wide range of marketable skills, including managing the constituency diary, organising campaigns and liaising with local media, as well as assistance with other areas according to the needs of the office.

Responsibilities include:
• Planning and organising local campaigns and events
• Management of the MP's constituency diary
• Liaising with various councillors, agencies, organisations and stakeholders
• Accompanying the MP to surgeries and constituency events (may require occasional weekend work)
• Contributing as and when required to the drafting of press releases and e-bulletins, and the maintenance of the MP’s website and social media pages

Skills required include:
• Strong planning and organisational ability; self-motivated and able to take the initiative
• Proficiency in the use of social media, experience of/ability to write press releases
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• A sympathetic telephone manner

Desirable
• Driving Licence