Sajid Javid is seeking to appoint a proactive and hardworking Senior Parliamentary Researcher / Executive Office Manager to join his busy Westminster team. The position would suit a highly motivated individual who can act on their own initiative.

The ability to create multi-channel digital campaigns, including across Sajid’s social media channels, would be an advantage. Excellent research skills, including the ability to draft press releases and briefings, are essential.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the work of Sajid’s Parliamentary and Constituency Offices
• Creating high-quality creative content for Sajid’s social media channels
• Monitoring media coverage and drafting press releases, quotes and articles
• Undertaking quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
• Producing high quality written reports and briefing notes
• Planning and executing local events and campaigns
• Dealing with some complex casework issues

Requirements:

• Good political awareness and judgement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an attention to detail
• A good understanding of social media and what makes effective digital content
• Strong research and analytical skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and work to tight deadlines
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative and Unionist Party.

Experience using video editing software and graphic design skills to create content for social media would be beneficial, as would previous parliamentary or relevant experience.