Marcus Jones MP is looking for a full-time Parliamentary Assistant / Senior Caseworker and Caseworker to join his Westminster team. 

Previous experience in similar roles and/or working for a Member of Parliament would be helpful.

Parliamentary Assistant / Senior Caseworker:

Responsibilities include:

• providing information and advice to constituents, local interest groups and other stakeholders on a wide range of issues
• liaising with government agencies, local authorities, the voluntary sector and others to assist constituents
• drafting responses to a wide range of policy correspondence from constituents
• logging cases and data entry
• managing and progressing workload independently
• carrying out research into a variety of local, national and international issues as required
• providing briefings and reports for the Member
• attending meetings with and on behalf of the Member
• dealing with telephone enquiries
• other administrative duties as required

Required experience/skills:

• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• experience in taking initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• a pro-active approach, a positive attitude with the ability to work as part of a team
• strong attention to detail and an ability to prioritise a demanding workload under pressure
• strong IT skills and ability and confidence to use casework management software (training can be provided)

Caseworker: (this role could be in Parliament or the constituency office)

Responsibilities include:

• drafting responses to constituent emails and letters, including on constituency casework issues and general policy queries
• providing constituents with information, advice and support over the telephone and in writing
• ensuring cases are dealt with in a sensitive, confidential and timely manner
• working independently to manage the caseload and progress of casework
• other administrative duties as required

Required experience/skills:

• Strong verbal and oral communication skills
• Can do attitude and approach, able to take the initiative
• Hardworking, flexible, pro-active team player, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong IT skills and ability and confidence to use casework management software (training can be provided)

Applicants must be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.