To support the MP in developing policy, scrutinising government legislation and progressing parliamentary campaigns, ensuring that issues affecting Surrey Heath are translated into effective parliamentary action.

Key Responsibilities
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret information and data to ensure the MP is accurately briefed on key issues.
• Research and provide advice on policy issues.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant areas of parliamentary business, including motions, legislation, Hansard and debates, covering issues of importance both nationally and within the constituency.
• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation and forthcoming parliamentary business, including its potential impact on Surrey Heath.
• Prepare clear and concise briefing material for the MP on parliamentary, policy and constituency matters.
• Assist with drafting external communications, including speeches, press releases, parliamentary questions and other written material for the MP.
• Advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put before the House.
• Monitor local, regional and national media coverage and brief the MP on relevant developments.
• Assist with constituency casework where required.
• Undertake other reasonable duties in support of the MP and the wider office as required.
• There may be a requirement to work outside normal working hours and to travel occasionally for work.

Essential skills
• Excellent written communication and research skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse information and explain complex policy issues clearly and accurately.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.

Desirable skills
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and associated applications.
• Knowledge of parliamentary processes and procedures would be advantageous.

MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.