I am looking for a part-time Parliamentary Assistant join my busy Westminster office to help me in my work on behalf of my constituents and in my role as the Liberal Democrats' Mental Health Spokesperson.

Job Details

• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the MP is accurately informed on key issues
• Assist in writing external communications including speeches
• To advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
• Attend and participate in meetings as appropriate
• Compilation of briefing packs for MP, 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
• Assist with casework as required
• Engage confidentially, professionally, with care and integrity with members of the public, through telephone enquiries, social media, email and face to face
• Monitor local, regional and national media coverage and brief the MP on relevant issues
• Provide general 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 to the constituency
• Sympathy with Liberal Democrat values.

Essential skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• A good understanding of politics
• Excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise a demanding workload while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new policy areas and processes
• Knowledge of the workings of Parliament