Maggie Throup MP is looking to recruit a full-time Caseworker to join her office team.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, with an interest in policy and a proven ability to respond to a broad range of constituent enquiries at pace.

The position would suit a candidate seeking the next step in their career, who can manage competing priorities efficiently and calmly; is competent and confident acting on their own initiative, as well as being a strong team-player.

Requirements:

• A highly motivated staff member, with a positive attitude and ability to work collectively as part of a team
• Previous experience of working for a Member of Parliament and a broad knowledge of Parliamentary protocol and procedures desired
• Experience using a casework management system
• Outstanding written and verbal skills, with keen attention to detail
• Ability to complete work quickly, to a high standard, often under pressure
• An interest in current affairs, local and national politics and sympathy with Conservative Party values

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Co-management of the casework inbox
• Draft policy responses to constituents, and correspondence to Ministers
• Draft non-policy-based constituency casework to constituents, and correspondence to relevant agencies
• Liaise with Government agencies, voluntary sector and others to resolve matters
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the Member is accurately informed on key issues and is aware of trends
• Ensure records are kept and information managed confidentially and in line with the Data Protection Act
• Attend surgeries and meetings as appropriate
• Carrying out any other duties as and when required in order to contribute to the efficient running of the Member's office.
• Salary will reflect the experience of the successful candidate