Grant Shapps is seeking to appoint a proactive and hardworking Parliamentary Assistant to join his busy Westminster team. The position would suit a highly motivated individual who can act on their own initiative.

Great interpersonal skills, adaptability and commitment are essential. MS Excel or Google Sheets experience essential. You don’t have to be a spreadsheet genius, but you do need to be competent.

Responsibilities include:
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the MP is accurately informed on key issues
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the main issues of interest within Parliament
• Monitor local, regional and national media coverage, including social media in order to track and brief the MP on relevant issues
• Project work/management to help drive forward projects every day
• Maintain positive on-going relationships with all parties, especially Members of Parliament
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally

Requirements:
• Outstanding political awareness and judgement
• Previous Parliamentary experience/knowledge
• The ability to manage your own workload and work to tight deadlines
• Highly motivated to deliver on specific projects
• Strong ability to organise your time and that of the MP
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative and Unionist Party