Key responsibilities will include:

• Diary Management
• Undertake research and compile briefings to support the MP in their role
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the MP is accurately informed on key issues
• Attend and participate in meetings as appropriate and ensuring all actions are followed up
• Assist in writing external communications including press releases, speeches, parliamentary questions etc.
• Monitor local, regional and national media coverage and brief the MP on relevant issues
• Supervise interns and work experience students where appropriate
• Organising events
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries
• Manage policy casework enquiries
• Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business, including how they impact on the constituency
• Work with colleagues in communications/casework to identify potential trends in the constituency and how they match up with forthcoming legislation
• Ensure all work complies with data protection legislation.
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours and travel for work occasionally

Essential Skills:

- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including MS Word and Excel
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience of researching briefings and managing a diary
- A motivated and enthusiastic approach to a busy brief
- Awareness and understanding of national and local issues
- The ability to take initiative and self motivate to work to deadlines as part of a small team
- The ability to work in a highly pressurised environment