Mr Brereton is looking for an experienced full-time member of staff to fill the role of Parliamentary Assistant in his Westminster office. Applicants must have previous experience of working in similar roles in Parliament.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of the inbox and diary.
• Supporting the MP in meetings and in his role as a Parliamentary Private Secretary.
• Progressing casework as required; drafting responses to a range of policy correspondence from constituents.
• Developing and maintaining good up-to-date knowledge of upcoming Parliamentary business and its potential impact on the Stoke-on-Trent South constituency.
• Supporting the MP in his Parliamentary campaigns for Stoke-on-Trent South, assisting in raising the profile of local issues in the House and with Government.
• Putting together press releases and assisting with media/social media engagement.
• Supporting the MP in House business, including tabling questions and applying for debates.
• Working collaboratively and communicating effectively with other staff not based in Westminster.
• Supporting and working with interns in the Westminster office.
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and an opportunity to travel to the constituency for work on occasion.

Skills and Values:

• Previous experience of working in Parliament is essential.
• The successful applicant will be pro-active and flexible, able to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.
• IT skills that are desirable include experience using Outlook and casework management software (Caseworker MP).
• Knowledge of the Stoke-on-Trent area would be very desirable, but not essential.
• Sympathy to the aims and values of the Conservative Party is essential.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Jack Brereton MP welcome applications from people who consider themselves to have a disability. Mr Brereton is willing to accept applications in alternative formats from those with disabilities; please contact the office for further information.