Lizzi is a backbench, constituency-focused MP. As her Morecambe-based part-time Policy Assistant your role will be to ensure constituents get timely, accurate and clear responses to policy queries and work closely with the constituency team to meet Lizzi’s strategic goals. This role is 3 days a week.

Key responsibilities:

Constituency Liaison
• Formulate draft policy responses for constituents in line with the MP’s views and style guide
• Work collaboratively with the constituency team to support the MP’s work and strategic goals
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents, lobbyists and pressure groups
• Deal with complex queries in conjunction with the constituency team/MP
• Research and write high-quality, clear advice on a wide range of policy issues. This will include analysing, evaluating and interpreting data
• Keep abreast of Parliamentary Labour Party and other briefings
• Maintain and utilise knowledge of relevant legislation, including impact on the local constituency
• There will be a requirement for the role holder to occasionally work outside of normal working hours, including assisting with events with the MP as required
• Other tasks as may be required by the MP
• Occasional travel to Westminster will be required

Key qualities:
• Organised
• Calm under pressure
• Collaborative
• Constituency-focused
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party

Key skills:
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to write concisely and clearly, in plain English
• Ability to use style guides and feedback to develop use of the MP’s voice
• Ability to organise across shifting timescales and priorities
• Use of Office software

Desirable skills and experience
• Knowledge and experience of Parliamentary systems and processes
• Knowledge of casework management systems

Working as Lizzi’s Policy Assistant your focus will be on supporting Lizzi to deliver for her constituents and on her parliamentary objectives. Lizzi’s parliamentary priorities will also be informed by her Humanist beliefs as she works on a range of national issues.