Rehman Chishti MP is looking for a hard-working and motivated Parliamentary/Senior Parliamentary Assistant to join his office in Westminster.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills across a range of areas including digital and media.

The position would suit a highly organised person, ideally educated to graduate level with attention to detail and common sense. Excellent proven research skills with ability to draft correspondence, speeches, write articles, deal with media and brief Member prior to interviews, analytical, numerical, written and IT skills are essential, along with excellent team working ethic and ability to manage and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision.

Main duties include:

• Undertake research on complex and difficult subjects.
• Provide support to constituency caseworker on policy issues and assist with casework correspondence
• Analyse and evaluate research and interpret data ensuring key issues are identified.
• Prepare and present results both orally and in writing, eg for parliamentary questions, briefing notes for policy papers, articles and press releases.
• Provide briefings and potential questions to the Member and motions to be put to the house.
• Monitor bills, Early Day Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates, etc.
• Monitor coverage in the media, and liaise with the media.
• Advise and guide the Member on policy issues.
• Assisting with communications, the Member's website and social media; assisting with the production of newsletters and leaflets.
• Maintain, update and develop knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Ensure records are kept, with details of each issue by adhering to the Data Protection Act principles and respect the confidentiality of data at all times.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external contacts.
• Competent use of IT including Microsoft Office package, email and internet to draft correspondence and reports; set up, maintain spreadsheets and undertake research.
• Assist with office administration