Gareth Johnson MP is looking to recruit a Parliamentary Assistant based in his Westminster office. This role involves political research, communications and assisting with casework where necessary. The applicant will be required to work in Westminster and Dartford on occasion. Some home working may be available.

Main Responsibilities

• Supporting campaigns both at a local and national level
• Assisting with the preparation of press releases and communications
•Preparing research in support of the members parliamentary commitments
• Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the constituency
• Providing general administrative support
• Assisting with casework
• Preparing responses to policy issues or local issues
• Organising and attending constituency visits and events
• Engage professionally, confidentially and with care and integrity with members of the public, through a variety of methods

Person specification

Essential skills:
• Highly literate
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Reliable, enthusiastic and professional
• Politically aware
• Knowledge of current affairs
• Knowledge of Parliamentary process and workings of Government
• Excellent research and analytical skills

Desirable skills:
• Previous experience of working in a caseworker, parliamentary assistant or other political role
• Local knowledge of Dartford, Kent
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.