Liz is looking to hire a Constituency Assistant, for her busy constituency office in Thetford. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and have excellent attention to detail.
Working as part of a close team, the successful candidate will be supporting Liz in her work with local residents across the constituency of South West Norfolk.

The role includes:

• Dealing with large numbers of standard queries from members of the public by telephone, email, or letter
• Drafting of letters and correspondence providing information, advice and support to constituents on a broad range of issues
• Dealing with Government agencies, local councils and other organisations
• Ensure that each case is dealt with promptly, sensitively, confidentially and accurately in accordance with the MP
• Ensure records are kept and information managed confidentially in line with the data protection legislation
• Attending constituency events
• Engage with local media organisations
• Represent the MP using written communication, operating with the highest level of professionalism, sensitivity and discretion at all times
• Other administrative duties as required

The successful candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
• Strong written and communication skills, good telephone manner
• Experience / understanding of constituency and local issues
• Experience / ability to work under pressure / time constraints in a fast-paced customer-facing environment
• Competent with IT systems, including word and excel. (Training will be provided for caseworker database)
• Team player with a flexible approach; enthusiastic and reliable
• Full driving license and personal transport
• Be sympathetic to the aims of the Conservative Party.

The successful candidate will report to an existing, London-based experienced member of Liz's team and the appointment will initially be on a 12 month fixed term contract.