Maria Miller MP is looking for a part-time highly motivated Administration and Communications Officer to work in Basingstoke 2 days per week.

Job Details
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, with an interest in policy, an interest in how MPs can serve their constituents.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Undertaking desk research on a wide range of local, regional or national issues to support Maria’s parliamentary work
• Preparing briefing notes ahead of meetings and media appearances, when required
• Monitoring media coverage, liaising with local media, writing and distributing press releases
• Coordinate social media output.
• Planning and organising diary, campaigns & events
• Attend events with the MP in the constituency
• Undertaking other ad hoc projects and general administrative duties as necessary
• Engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
• Handling sensitive personal data responsibly

You will have:
• Experience of working in a demanding office environment in a related role.
• Strong research skills on complex issues.
• High standard of written and verbal English and excellent written presentation skills.
• Demonstrable attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm and the desire to take on demanding and challenging work.
• Good time management skills and experience working to multiple deadlines.
• Keen interest in politics and current affairs
• Ability to work in a team and independently