Sagal Abdi-Wali MP is looking for an experienced Parliamentary Assistant to support her work in Westminster.

Responsibilities include
• Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business including Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc. This would include issues of importance both nationally and in the constituency.
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues.
• Compilation of briefing packs for MPs, take notes of meetings.
• Assist in writing internal and external communications including speeches, interventions and media engagements.
• Support Office Manager with Diary Management of parliamentary engagements and attend parliamentary engagements as required.
• Support colleagues in communications/casework to identify potential impacts from research work and disseminate them effectively.
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed.

The successful candidate will be
• Experienced. With a minimum of two years recent work as a Parliamentary Assistant.
• An excellent communicator. With accurate and accessible spoken and written communication.
• A clear and quick thinker, who will confidently prioritise, action and complete their responsibilities, with consistent attention to detail.
• A team player: proactive and can-do.
• Comfortable with tight deadlines.
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive matters with absolute care, integrity and discretion.
• At ease with Microsoft 365.
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party.