Key role includes:

Drafting letters and emails providing information, advice and support to constituents (and the member) on a broad range of issues

Dealing with Government departments, local councils and other organisations

Dealing with telephone enquiries

Managing and tracking cases until they are resolved and keeping appropriate records

Attending advice surgeries and meetings with the member

Supporting the Member in local community campaigns

Depending on experience, the role could include the upkeep of website, drafting press releases and sourcing content

Any other tasks that from time to time might arise

The following skills and attributes are required:

Preferably educated to degree level but other candidates will be considered depending on experience

Excellent written and communication skills and a good telephone manner

Close attention to detail

Common sense

Competent in using Microsoft programs

Ability to manage and prioritise casework to complete it efficiently

Enthusiastic and reliable member of a team

Awareness of the Data Protection Act and the need for confidentiality

Sympathetic to the aims of the Conservative Party

Other skills which are preferable:

Journalistic experience

Experience of dealing with serious cases and high level, complex problems

Knowledge of the workings of public bodies