Selaine Saxby MP is looking for a part-time, Administrative Officer to join her small, Westminster based team (2-3 days per week). The successful candidate will be a hard working and compassionate individual who has excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well with limited supervision. Prior experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities include:
• Opening and dispatching mail
• Dealing with standard queries from members of the public
• Assisting with arrangements for events (non-political)
• Responding to enquiries by telephone and e mail, passing on queries to other team members/MP as appropriate
• Log all cases; monitor progress and ensure all identified actions are taken
• Handling administrative arrangements for meetings with members of the public at Westminster
• Draft standard responses to constituents
• Photocopying, filing, record-keeping and typing correspondence
• Other duties, as may be required to assist the smooth running of the office

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
• Strong written and oral communication skills and an excellent telephone manner
• Competent use of IT and Microsoft Office
• The ability to work with sensitivity, discretion and with strict adherence to data protection legislation
• Organised and able to prioritise a demanding workload to meet tight deadlines
• Confident at speaking to people at all levels and maintaining confidentiality
• Awareness and understanding of current political issues and how Parliament works
• Ability to work proactively and independently as part of a small team
• Sympathy with the aims and values of the Conservative Party