Sarah Bool MP is recruiting a Parliamentary Assistant for her team based in London to undertake policy and parliamentary research along with some media handling.

Key responsibilities:
• Preparing briefing packs on various topics and in depth research – including taking notes of meetings and drafting appropriate submissions
• Preparing briefing notes for committees
• Preparing parliamentary speeches
• Drafting written and oral questions
• Help draft amendments for reports and prepare briefing material
• Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business and procedures
• Give advice on policy issues
• Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the constituency
• Assist Sarah in her roles – currently on EFRA Select Committee, Bill Committees, PPS roles (Shadow Home Office and Attorney General) etc
• Monitor local, regional and national media coverage and brief the MP on relevant issues
• Supporting Sarah’s campaigns in South Northamptonshire and Westminster
• Writing letters to Ministers and external bodies on behalf of local residents
• Liaise with constituency based and other organisations in support of Sarah’s campaigns.
• Assist on the design and execution of regular constituency issue-based surveys.
• Liaise with constituency based team on issues
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours and travel for work occasionally.

Key criteria:
• Excellent political judgement and the ability to think and plan strategically
• Initiative and creativity in dealing with the variety of tasks and multiple priorities that Westminster presents daily
• A strong understanding of how to use Parliament to best support Sarah's objectives
• A positive attitude, self-motivating, super organised and able to adapt quickly to different situations
• Excellent writing and communication skills with an attention to detail
• Identify with the aims and objectives of the Conservative Party