Alex McIntyre, MP for Gloucester, is recruiting a new Parliamentary Assistant to work in his Westminster office. You will support Alex in Westminster in his role as a PPS and to progress issues that matter to people in Gloucester.

Duties will include:

• Undertaking research on relevant subjects as directed;
• Developing and maintaining current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business including Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc and upcoming legislation/business including how they impact on Gloucester;
• Advising and ensuring the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House;
• Giving advice on policy issues;
• Responding to routine correspondence and enquiries;
• Preparing and presenting briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions etc;
• Assisting in writing external communications including speeches for the MP;
• Compilation of briefing packs for the MP, takes notes of meetings and draft appropriate submissions;
• Maintaining positive on-going relationships with all parties including members of the public, groups, suppliers and Westminster where required;
• Providing generalist admin support;
• Diary management;
• Assisting with casework as required;
• Support Alex’s parliamentary work through proactive publicity and communications;
• Representing Alex at meetings and events where appropriate;
• There may be requirement to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally, including attending events with the MP as required.

Essential criteria:

• Some experience of politics/parliament or a relevant field;
• Experience of writing briefings;
• Well-developed political awareness;
• Proactivity in identifying priorities and opportunities;
• Excellent time management;
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills;
• Ability and willingness to develop knowledge in specialist areas;
• Motivation to work proactively and independently, as well as part of a small team;
• Commitment to the aims and values of the Labour Party.