Bridget Phillipson MP is looking for a Parliamentary Assistant to support her constituency work in her office in Westminster. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, politically aware, have good communication skills and be able to work both independently and in a team. Ideally, you will have parliamentary experience or equivalent within a political environment and be keen to work within a close knit, high volume, flexible team.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in writing external communications including speeches for the MP, press releases, articles and social media content.
• Compilation of briefings for Bridget, take notes of meetings and draft appropriate submissions and amendments for reports.
• Diary Management and project management including organising and supporting events.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation, including impacts on the local constituency to support
• Bridget's work and undertake research on relevant subjects as directed.
• Maintain positive on-going relationships with external stakeholders including members of the public, groups, suppliers, and Westminster authorities as required.
• Monitor local, national and regional press coverage and social media activity and report any relevant trends and stories to the MP and other colleagues.
• Provide general admin support and respond to routine correspondence and enquires from constituents, the media, lobbyists, and pressure groups.
• Work with colleagues in communications/casework to raise local issues and identify potential local impacts from the research work and disseminate them effectively.
• Any additional tasks to assist the work of Bridget as and when required.
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours, including assisting and attending events with, and on behalf of the MP.

Essential criteria:

• A can-do and proactive attitude.
• Adaptable and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Personable and able to communicate with people from all backgrounds.
• A high standard of written work.
• An interest in current affairs and policy issues.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Preferred but not essential criteria:

• Previous parliamentary experience or other relevant experience
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party