Andrew Rosindell MP has a vacancy for a Parliamentary Assistant to join his busy team in Westminster. Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable, however this role would suit a recent graduate. Candidates should demonstrate a close familiarity with the Romford constituency. The successful candidate will be pro-active and hardworking, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. They must be highly literate and have working knowledge of relevant policy issues and their impact on the constituency.

The job will involve:

• Dealing with policy correspondence and casework by e-mail, phone, and letter.
• Providing information and advice to constituents on a wide range of issues.
• Liaising with government agencies, local authorities, the voluntary sector, and others to assist constituents.
• Drafting letters to Ministers and senior officials on domestic and foreign policy matters.
• Producing briefings for the MP
• Drafting Written Questions
• Attending meetings and briefings
• Assisting with APPG work
• Supporting national media work.
• Managing and progressing casework independently and pro-actively.
• Distributing casework within the casework team.
• General administrative duties.
• Attending constituency surgeries with the MP
• Dealing with local casework where required.
• Assisting the MP with other duties as required.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business

The successful applicant will have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Experience of dealing with members of the public. • A good understanding of the British political system and local government. • A good grasp of current affairs. • Very high levels of self-organisation, a strong work ethic and ability to prioritise large workloads. • Comfortable with working independently as well as part of a small team. • Loyalty and discretion at all times • Good IT skills. • A clear commitment to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.