The Rt Hon Victoria Prentis KC MP is looking for a full-time Executive Officer to join her small Parliamentary team. This is a hybrid role which will provide an opportunity to work both at Westminster and from home. The successful candidate will be expected to accompany Victoria on regular constituency days. A full-clean driving licence would be preferred.

Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well both independently and in a team. A good telephone manner and strong written skills are essential. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, able to use initiative and work to tight deadlines.

Job Specification

• Managing, tracking and resolving casework
• Dealing with email, letter and telephone enquiries, providing information and support to constituents on a broad range of issues
• Drafting and responding to policy campaign correspondence
• Drafting letters and emails and maintaining detailed case records
• Undertaking ad hoc research and written tasks
• Monitoring and updating a social media and online presence in the constituency
• Organising and assisting with constituency visits, surgeries and other meetings
• Knowledge of Caseworker.mp software would be an advantage

The following skills are essential:

• A friendly and confident telephone manner
• Excellent written skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and calmly under pressure
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with a strong proactive work ethic
• An ability to prioritise tasks and work independently
• An ability to use initiative and work in a sensitive and confidential manner
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party
• Knowledge of the Banbury area preferable