Fred Thomas MP is looking for a part time assistant (3 days per week) within his Westminster office.The role holder will work Mon/Tue/Wed in Parliament supporting both the MP and his Parliamentary assistant and working closely with the constiutency office in Plymouth. This is an administration suport role, however tasks will be varied and there will be opportunities to gain experience and develop as a parlimentary professional. A friendly professional approach and the ability to buid relationships is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Open, handle and action email, post and social media enquiries
• Assist with diary management and arrangements for events; this may include: venue research and bookings; compiling and managing guest-lists; and providing on-the-day event support as required
• Using office software (e.g. Microsoft Office) to handle administrative cases and campaigns
• Efficient data and file management to ensure the office complies with the data protection legislation
• Respond to enquiries by telephone, e mail and social media, passing on queries to another team members/MP as appropriate
• Engage professionally, confidentially and with care and integrity with members of the public, industry contacts and government officials
• Minute taking
• Produce clear policy responses for both national and local issues
• Provide assistance to the Parliamentary Assistant including planning for periods of leave to ensure MP is seamlessly supported
• Liaise with the constituency office and produce Parliamentary/National social media content in line with strategy