Sarah Atherton, Member of Parliament for Wrexham is looking to recruit a full-time member of staff to join her team.

The ideal candidate will be bright, enthusiastic, empathetic and highly organised. With excellent communication skills and with a keen interest in politics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Dealing with a wide range of enquiries from constituents via email, telephone and in person
• Administrative office support, file management, mail handling
• Liaising with Government departments, local council, Welsh Government and other organisations
• Researching local, regional or national issues to support the MP’s work
• Attending regular constituent surgeries or visits and other meetings with Sarah, as required

Essential requirements for the successful candidate:

• Previous caseworker experience or experience in an MPs office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to show empathy and patience
• Experience of working with members of the public
• An ability to take the initiative and work proactively
• To manage competing deadlines, to prioritise tasks and to work independently
• Excellent attention to detail, especially in written communications
• The ability to work in a sensitive and confidential manner at all times
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages
• Sympathetic to the aims of the Conservative Party

Desired skills:

• Welsh speaking
• Previous caseworker experience or experience in an MPs office
• Local knowledge of Wrexham and North Wales
• Understanding of Caseworker.mp system
• Understanding of devolved and reserved powers