Job Details
As part of an office restructuring, Steve Witherden MP is looking for a Parliamentary Assistant or Senior Parliamentary Assistant to support his Parliamentary work in Westminster.
Key responsibilities:
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the Member is accurately informed on key issues
• Deal with complex queries, including drafting and signing letters and leading on policy and campaign casework
• Westminster Diary management
• Horizon-scanning, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them
• Maintain and utilise knowledge of relevant legislation, including impact on the local constituency
• Prepare and present results for the purposes of briefing notes for committees, parliamentary questions, articles and press releases
• Research local, regional or national issues to support the MPs' work
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents, the media, lobbyists and pressure groups
• To advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
• To produce and present high-quality written reports, briefing notes, speeches, and professional advice
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed
• Undertake supervisory responsibility as required
• Lead on project work as required
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours, including assisting with events with the MP as requested

Applicants for the role should state if they are looking for full time of part time employment.

Applicants wishing to be appointed at Senior Parliamentary Assistant level should have significant relevant experience, ideally within Parliament.

Please state in your CV if you have experience of supporting a PPS.

All applicants should support the aims and values of the Labour party.