• Advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on business of the House
• Research local, regional and national issues to support the MPs work
• Prepare and present results for the purposes of briefings notes for committees, parliamentary questions, articles and press releases
• Speech writing
• Engage professionally, confidentially and with care and integrity with members of the public, organisations in the constituency and constituents through a variety of methods
• Ensure records are kept and information managed confidentially in line with the data protection legislation
• Assist with casework matters
• Respond to policy emails
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours

Requirements:

• Previous Parliamentary experience
• Experience using caseworker
• Be able to horizon scan, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them
• A highly motivated staff member, with a positive attitude and ability to work collectively as part of a team
• Outstanding written and verbal skills, with keen attention to detail
• Ability to complete work quickly, to a high standard, often under pressure
• An interest in current affairs, local and national politics and sympathy with Conservative Party values