Alison Bennett is seeking to recruit a Parliamentary Assistant to play a key role in supporting her work in the Houses of Parliament.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure MP is accurately informed on key issues
• Have a working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including the impact on the constituency
• Compilation of briefing packs for MP, take notes of meetings and draft appropriate submissions
• Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions etc.
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed
• Work with colleagues in communications/casework to identify potential impacts from the research work and disseminate them effectively
• Give advice on policy issues
• Assist in writing external communications including speeches for the MP
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries
• Provide generalist admin support
• Diary management
• Assist with casework as required
• Attend and participate in meetings as appropriate
• Engage confidentially, professionally, with care and integrity with members of the public, through telephone enquiries, social media, email and face to face
• Maintain positive on-going relationships with all parties including members of the public, groups, suppliers and Westminster where required

Essential Skills and Experience

• A keen interest in current affairs and policy issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats

Desirable Skills

• Previous parliamentary experience
• Knowledge of parliamentary and government processes
• Knowledge of local constituency issues

Additional Information

• Some work outside normal office hours will be required
• Occasional travel to the constituency may be necessary