Fred Thomas MP is looking for a well organised, confident administrator to join his existing team in the constituency of Plymouth Moor View.

This role is full-time and hybrid, working Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the office and usually Monday and Wednesday at home.

As part of a small team, it is essential that you can work flexibly so that all tasks are covered during annual leave or particular campaign activities.

Given the nature of the constituency, it is preferential that you possess a driving licence and have access to a car.

This is an interesting and varied role which will provide ongoing development and exposure to all aspects of parliamentary work including opportunities to travel to Westminster. An interest in politics and general understanding of key policy issues is therefore helpful.

Day to day tasks will include

• Engaging professionally, confidentially and with care and integrity with members of the public through a variety of methods

• Efficient data and file management to ensure the office complies with the data protection legislation

• Supporting diary management and handling administrative arrangements for casework meetings with members of the public/MP surgeries

• Assisting with arrangements for events; this may include: venue research and bookings; managing guest-lists; liaising with suppliers; and providing on-the-day event support as required

• Liaising with suppliers when required regarding office supplies etc.

• Photocopying, filing, record-keeping and typing correspondence

• Providing administrative support in relation to MP's expenses scheme via IPSA Online

• Dealing with telephone, post and social media enquiries, responding to standard enquiries or escalating to other members of the team as appropriate

• Drafting templates and letters for common issues and developing skills in policy response

• Accompanying the MP on local visits, taking photos, recording contacts and preparing thank-you letters etc.

• Assisting with social media content on request

• Undertaking other reasonable tasks in support of the wider team