DEADLINE EXTENDED

Rt Hon Alun Cairns MP is looking for a hard-working and motivated Parliamentary Assistant to join his office in Westminster.

Essential Attributes
• Good political awareness and judgement.
• Excellent organisational skills and a self-starter
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an attention to detail
• Strong research, analytical and IT skills
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative and Unionist Party

Responsibilities could include:
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues
• Assist in writing external communications including speeches for the MP
• Assist with casework as required
• Attend and participate in meetings as appropriate
• Compilation of briefing packs for MPs, take notes of meetings and draft appropriate submissions
• Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business including Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc.
• Diary Management
• Efficient data and file management to ensure the office complies with the data protection legislation
• Engage confidentially, professionally, with care and integrity with members of the public, through telephone enquiries, social media, email and face to face
• Give advice on policy issues
• Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the constituency
• Help draft amendments for reports and prepare briefing material
• Maintain positive on-going relationships with all parties including members of the public, groups, suppliers and Westminster where required
• Monitor social media activity and report any relevant trends to the Office Manager/MP
• Progress casework as required
• Provide generalist admin support
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally
• To advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed
• Management of IPSA