There is a vacancy to join a highly motivated team as a parliamentary assistant / senior parliamentary assistant. The role will be for an initial six month fixed term with a view of extending thereafter.
Applicants should be incredibly self motivated with a high level of attention to detail. The main responsibilities of the role are:
• Analyse, evaluate & interpret data to ensure Member is informed on key issues
• Assist in writing external communications including speeches for the MP
• Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business including Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc.
• Compilation of briefing packs for MPs, take notes of meetings and draft appropriate submissions
• Understand data protection legislation responsibilities
• Engage confidentially, professionally, with care and integrity with members of the public, through telephone enquiries, social media, email and face to face
• lead on various local campaigns and play a crucial role in incumbency strategy, linking constituency and Westminster work
• Give advice on policy issues
• Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the constituency
• Help draft amendments for reports and prepare briefing material
• Monitor local, regional and national media coverage and brief the MP on relevant issues
• Monitor social media activity and report any relevant trends to the Office Manager/MP
• Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions etc.
• Project Work
• Provide generalist admin support
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally
• To advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed
• Work with colleagues in communications/casework to identify potential impacts from the research work and disseminate them effectively

Candidates should be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.