Helen is looking for a Parliamentary Assistant to join her busy Westminster office.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent written and verbal communicator, with media nous and sound political judgement. They will have strong research skills, the ability to organise their own workload, and plenty of initiative

The successful candidate will have:

• A high standard of written communication
• An analytical mindset and functional numeracy
• The ability to research and present information clearly
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
• A keen interest in politics and current affairs
• Sound personal and political judgement
• Sympathy to the aims and values of the Conservative Party

Prior experience of Parliament is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Helen in her role as the Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Member of Parliament for Faversham and Mid Kent
• Undertaking a variety of research tasks and supporting policy work
• Drafting responses to a wide range of policy correspondence
• Producing digital content, including graphics and videos
• Assisting with communications
• Assisting with meetings and visits
• General administrative support
• Ensuring all records and data are managed confidentially and in line with current data protection legislation

Some travel to the constituency and with Helen around the UK may be required. Sometimes work will fall outside usual office hours, with time off in lieu. The role can be flexible around caring responsibilities.