Jeff Smith MP is looking for a Parliamentary Assistant to support his work in his office in Westminster. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, politically aware, and able to work independently. Ideally, you will have parliamentary experience or equivalent within a political environment and be keen to work within a close knit, high volume, flexible team.

Key responsibilities:
Analyse, evaluate and interpret briefings and data to ensure the MP is accurately informed on key issues.
Prepare and present high-quality briefing notes for meetings, committees, debates, PMQs and parliamentary questions, as well as speeches, articles, and written reports.
Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation, including impacts on the local constituency to support the MPs work and undertake research on relevant subjects as directed.
Support MPs work in relation to All-Party Parliamentary Groups; this includes organising and supporting events.
Stakeholder engagement; have the ability to build strong relationships on behalf of the MP.
Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents, the media, lobbyists, and pressure groups.
Support the office manager with parliamentary diary management.
To collaborate with colleagues in actioning social media content.
There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours, including assisting and attending events with, and on behalf of the MP.

Essential criteria:
• Adaptable and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Personable and able to communicate with people from all backgrounds.
• A high standard of written work, and ability to work under pressure.
• A keen interest in current affairs and policy issues.
• Previous parliamentary experience or other relevant experience.
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party.