Craig Tracey MP is looking for a hardworking, dependable Administrative Officer to join his dynamic and busy constituency office. The applicant will need to have proficient research skills and experience. The role involves assisting the Office Manager with the day to day running of a busy office. This is a full-time position subject to a successfully completed probation period.

Job description

• Drafting letters and correspondence for the MP, providing information, advice and support to constituents on a broad range of issues
• Dealing with Government departments, local councils and other organisations
• Drafting briefings to update constituents and the Member on key issues
• Assisting the Member and other staff in running local campaigns on constituency issues
• Meticulous record keeping and dealing with often confidential or sensitive information in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Arrange and attend surgeries and other meetings as appropriate
• Deal with a large amount of correspondence, telephone enquiries and emails and provide timely responses
• Accompany Craig to meetings and visits
• Undertake research for parliamentary debates and questions
• Casework where required
• Other general duties in support of the functioning of the MP’s office

There will be some weekend and evening work
Skills and qualities:
• Good IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and sympathetic telephone manner
• Highly motivated and organised with the ability to manage and prioritise a large caseload
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail
• Efficient work style
• A strong work ethic and a willingness to be flexible to the demands of a busy office
• Team player; enthusiastic and reliable as well as being able to work independently
• Sound judgement
• Desire to deliver an excellent standard of customer service
• Excellent written English
• Social media skills including video creation would be desirable
• Awareness of current political issues at local and national level
• Experience of a busy office environment
• Full Driving license and access to a car is essential
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party

Disability confident employer registration number DCS025769