Primary Responsibilities

• Drafting of high-quality Parliamentary speeches and contributions.
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed.
• Oversight of policy casework responses, ensuring all constituents receive a response within our established timeframe.
• Monitor local, regional, and national media coverage to brief the Member on key policy issues and current affairs.
• Assist with the drafting of press releases and other interactions with both local and national press.
• Analyse, evaluate, and interpret data to ensure the MP is accurately informed on key issues.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business including Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc.
• Give advice on policy issues.
• Assist with diary management.
• Responding to routine correspondence and enquiries.
• Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, parliamentary questions, etc.
• Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact the constituency.
• Maintain positive ongoing relationships with all parties including members of the public, groups, suppliers and Westminster where required.
• Work with colleagues in the casework team to identify potential impacts from the research work and disseminate them effectively.
• Attend Parliamentary events in the member’s absence.

Personal specification, knowledge, and experience

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• A good knowledge of UK Parliament and its procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise a demanding workload, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Proven experience of previous work in a related area.
• Highly motivated with the ability to take initiative and be responsible for own workload.
• Ability to interact professionally with colleagues, constituents, and stakeholders.
• Be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Member of Parliament.

Additional information

• The role requires out of hours working when Parliament is in session.
• Travel will be required, both around London and occasionally to the constituency.