Vicky is looking for a Parliamentary Assistant to support her work in Westminster. The successful candidate will be keen to learn and have excellent attention to detail. This is advertised as a full-time, permanent role. Please note that occasional evening or weekend work may be required

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Analyse and interpret data to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues
• Assist in writing external communications 
• 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.
• Engage confidentially, professionally, and with 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
• Monitor social media activity and report any relevant trends
• Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries and assist with casework
• 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
• Work with colleagues in casework to identify potential impacts from the research work and disseminate them effectively
• Gather policy information to assist with resolving questions from constituents
• Take initial action on policy queries from members of the public, including responding on behalf of the MP as appropriate
• Critically analyse patterns of enquiries and articulate the findings in reports and communication with the MP and other staff members

The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work alongside an established team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage own workload, prioritise and work flexibly under pressure.
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Understanding of and sympathy with the aims and goals of the Labour Party.