Helen is looking for a Parliamentary Assistant to join her busy Westminster office.

The successful candidate will have:

• The ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
• Strong interpersonal skills and highly motivated to help constituents with their queries
• A high standard of written communication
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to research and present information clearly
• A keen interest in politics and current affairs
• Good political judgement
• Sympathy to the aims and values of the Conservative Party

Prior experience of Parliament is desirable, but not essential.

Knowledge of the constituency would be an advantage.

Responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking a range of research tasks
• Assisting with meetings and visits
• Communicating with constituents by letter, email, over the phone, and in person
• Working with local and national government to help local residents
• Briefing Helen on local and national issues
• Assisting with press and media work

Some travel to the constituency will be required.

Helen is prepared to be flexible around caring responsibilities.