This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic team working for an MP across Westminster and Wigan. You will need to be comfortable with juggling multiple tasks, working under pressure, writing clearly and concisely, thinking politically about ideas, policy, and people, and have a can-do attitude. You would be joining a high-trust team where positivity, trust, and respect are highly valued, and talent is supported.

Please note this position is for Andy Burnham's role as MP for Makerfield.

Responsibilities will include:

• Writing op-eds and press comments for local media.
• Working with colleagues to oversee the MP’s local social media, including creating video content, graphics, drafting long text posts, and general social media presence.
• Researching, understanding, and drafting policy responses on policy issues for constituents.
• Liaising with political stakeholders in the constituency.
• Drafting and editing written outputs on behalf of the MP.
• Supporting the constituency team on driving local campaigns, including designing print, producing digital content, and shaping policy direction.
• Responding effectively to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents on policy matters.
• Assisting and leading, as required, on arrangements for events and meetings in the constituency.
• Monitoring coverage in the local media and across local social groups.
• Maintaining, updating and developing knowledge of relevant legislation.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to link local issues to national and vice versa on politics, policy and communications
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of UK political landscape
• Ability to work as well as part of a team but take responsibility for managing own workload as appropriate
• Aptitude on Canva or similar design software

This role will ideally be based in Westminster, but we will also consider candidates that would be based in the Constituency Office. There will be some required travel to either part. Although this is a parliamentary role, it will require high levels of focus on constituency matters, with an understanding of local politics and campaigns.

Applicants with a range of experience are encouraged to apply.