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Reference: 92956

Date Added: 5 July 2024
Closing Date: 18 July 2024

Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant

Working For: Emma Reynolds MP (Wycombe)

Location: London

Salary: IPSA salary scale (depending upon experience).

Length of Contract: Permanent (subject to 6 months probation).

Job Details

 

  •  Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed.

  •  Analyse, evaluate, and interpret data to ensure the MP is accurately informed on key issues.

  •  Prepare and present results for the purposes of briefing notes for committees, parliamentary questions, articles and press releases.

  • Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents, the media, lobbyists, and pressure groups.

  • Research and monitor local, regional, and national media coverage online and through social media and brief the MP on relevant issues.

  • To advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House.

  • Diary management.

  • Progress casework as required.

  • Research local, regional, or national issues to support the MP’s work.

  • Prepare press releases, web and social media content

  • Deal with queries and complaints on MP’s behalf, including drafting and signing letters.

  • There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours, including assisting with events with the MP as requested.

  • Horizon-scanning, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them.

  • Maintain and utilise knowledge of relevant legislation, including impact on the local constituency.

  • To produce and present high-quality written reports, briefing notes, and professional advice.

 

Essential Criteria:

 

  • A high standard of spelling and grammar in written work.

  • An interest in current affairs and policy issues and sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party.

  • Previous parliamentary or other relevant experience.

  • A can-do and proactive attitude.

  • Personable and able to easily communicate with people from all backgrounds.

  • Excellent attention to detail.

  • Good experience of working as part of a team.

 

Desirable Criteria:

 

  • Experience in assisting with PR, communications or social media management.

     

Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff Security Clearance page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 18 July 2024

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews: weeks commencing 22 and 29 July 2024

Start Date: ASAP

Application Details

Headed: Application for Parliamentary Assistant Post

CV, plus application letter (one side of A4)

To: emma@emmaforwycombe.org.uk

Website: http://emmaforwycombe.org.uk

Additional Notes

Job altered following change in MPs role